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    Chinese Grammar

    Using 鸭 (yā) to refer to a duck

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    鸭 + Noun

    Explanation

    鸭 (yā) means "duck" and is used as a noun. It refers to the common waterfowl, and appears in many compound words related to ducks, such as 鸭子 (duck) and 鸭肉 (duck meat).

    Examples

    • 湖面上有几只鸭在悠闲地游来游去。

      Hú miàn shàng yǒu jǐ zhī yā zài yōuxián de yóu lái yóu qù.

      There were a few ducks swimming leisurely on the lake.

    • 我们中午吃的烤鸭特别好吃。

      Wǒmen zhōngwǔ chī de kǎoyā tèbié hǎochī.

      The roast duck we had for lunch was especially delicious.

    • 奶奶家养了一群鸭，每天都能捡到鸭蛋。

      Nǎinai jiā yǎng le yī qún yā, měi tiān dōu néng jiǎn dào yādàn.

      Grandma raises a flock of ducks and can collect duck eggs every day.