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    Referring to a 'large bird' with 大鸟 (dàniǎo)

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    Structure

    一只 + (Adjective + 的) + 大鸟

    Explanation

    The compound noun 大鸟 (dàniǎo) simply means 'large bird' or 'big bird.' It combines 大 (big) with 鸟 (bird) to describe any notably large avian creature. It is a straightforward descriptive compound used in both everyday and literary contexts.

    Examples

    • 湖边站着一只漂亮的大鸟。

      Hú biān zhàn zhe yì zhī piàoliang de dà niǎo.

      A beautiful large bird stood by the lake.

    • 孩子们兴奋地指着天上飞过的大鸟。

      Háizimen xīngfèn de zhǐ zhe tiān shàng fēi guò de dà niǎo.

      The children excitedly pointed at the large bird flying across the sky.

    • 那只大鸟展开翅膀飞走了。

      Nà zhī dà niǎo zhǎnkāi chìbǎng fēi zǒu le.

      That large bird spread its wings and flew away.

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