Definitions
- 1. a dinosaur
- 2. any of various extinct reptiles of the Mesozoic era, often large in size
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Usage notes
Common mistakes
恐龙 refers specifically to extinct prehistoric reptiles, not mythical creatures like the Chinese '龙' (dragon).
Formality
恐龙 is used in both formal scientific contexts and casual speech, e.g., in children's books or to jokingly refer to an unfashionable person.
Example Sentences
2 shown恐龙 在很久以前就灭亡了。
Dinosaurs became extinct a long time ago.
这块化石是 恐龙 的骨骼。
This fossil is a dinosaur bone.
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