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    Referring to a fox with 狐狸 (húli)

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    Explanation

    The noun 狐狸 (húli) means "fox" and refers to the animal. It also carries cultural connotations of cleverness or cunning, and is commonly found in nicknames and idioms.

    Examples

    • 动物园里的狐狸正在草地上睡觉。

      dòngwùyuán lǐ de húlí zhèngzài cǎodì shàng shuìjiào.

      The fox in the zoo is sleeping on the grass.

    • 这只小狐狸的尾巴又大又漂亮。

      zhè zhī xiǎo húlí de wěiba yòu dà yòu piàoliang.

      This little fox has a big, beautiful tail.

    • 人们常常说狐狸是最聪明的动物。

      rénmen chángcháng shuō húlí shì zuì cōngmíng de dòngwù.

      People often say the fox is the smartest animal.

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