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鸽子

gē zi
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. pigeon
  2. 2. dove
  3. 3. various birds of the family Columbidae

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

鸽子 is the generic term for pigeon/dove. Unlike English, it doesn't distinguish between 'pigeon' and 'dove' except in specific compound words like 白鸽 (white dove).

Example Sentences

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鸽子 象征和平。
Doves symbolize peace.

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