(qiāo) — sparrow (bound form)

Definition

A bound form, not used alone — it always appears as part of a compound like 麻雀 (máquè, 'sparrow').

bound form
sparrow (bound form)

Examples

  • Wǒ kàn jiàn yì zhī má qiāo.
    I saw a sparrow.
  • Má qiāo zài shù shàng chī chóng.
    The sparrow is eating insects on the tree.
  • Hái zi men xǐ huan kàn má qiāo.
    Children like to watch sparrows.
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