Definition
天鹅 (tiān é) refers specifically to a swan, a large waterbird with a long neck, often associated with elegance. In contrast, 鹅 (é) means 'goose', which is shorter-necked and more commonly seen as a farm animal. The two are not interchangeable.
noun
swan
Examples
- 天鹅。tiān é zài hú shàng yōuyǎ de yóu zhe.The swan swims gracefully on the lake.
- 天鹅。Dōngtiān hěn duō tiān é fēi dào nánfāng guò dōng.In winter, many swans fly south to spend the winter.
- 天鹅。Tā xǐhuan guānchá tiān é de yì jǔ yí dòng.She likes to observe every move of the swans.
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