Definition
熊 primarily means 'bear' (noun), but in informal spoken Chinese the same character can also be used as a verb meaning 'to scold' or an adjective meaning 'weak, incapable'. This entry focuses on the noun meaning.
noun
bear
Easily confused
- 能nénglook-alikecan (to be able to)
- 胸xiōngsound-alikechest, bosom, thorax
- 凶xiōngsound-alikefierce, vicious, ferocious
Examples
- 熊。Shān lǐ yǒu yì zhī xióng.There is a bear in the mountains.
- 熊。xióng de lìqi hěn dà.Bears are very strong.
- 熊。Háizimen dōu hàipà xióng.Children are all afraid of bears.
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