鸥 (ōu) — gull (bird), often used in compounds like 海鸥
Definition
鸥 (ōu) is a bound form meaning 'gull' — almost always seen in the compound 海鸥 (seagull). It rarely stands alone in modern Chinese.
bound form
gull (bird)often used in compounds like 海鸥
Examples
- 。Hǎi ōu zài tiān kōng zì yóu fēi xiáng.Seagulls fly freely in the sky.
- 。Shā tān shàng yǒu hěn duō hǎi ōu.There are many seagulls on the beach.
- 。Wǒ pāi le yì zhāng hǎi ōu de zhào piàn.I took a photo of a seagull.
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