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    Expressing 'goose' with 鹅 (é)

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    Explanation

    鹅 (é) means 'goose' and refers to the common domestic or wild goose. It is a standalone noun frequently encountered in classical Chinese poetry and everyday language.

    Examples

    • 池塘里有几只白色的鹅。

      chítáng lǐ yǒu jǐ zhī báisè de é.

      There are several white geese in the pond.

    • 奶奶家养了一群鹅。

      nǎinai jiā yǎng le yì qún é.

      Grandma raises a flock of geese at her home.

    • 那只鹅正在水里游来游去。

      nà zhī é zhèngzài shuǐ lǐ yóu lái yóu qù.

      That goose is swimming back and forth in the water.

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