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    Referring to 'wing' with 翅膀 (chìbǎng)

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    Structure

    Number + 对 + (Adjective + 的) + 翅膀

    Explanation

    The noun 翅膀 (chìbǎng) means 'wing,' referring to the limb a bird or flying creature uses for flight. It is the standard colloquial word for wings. It is often paired with measure words like 对 (pair), as in 一对巨大的翅膀 (a pair of enormous wings).

    Examples

    • 那只受伤的小鸟张开了翅膀试着飞。

      Nà zhī shòushāng de xiǎo niǎo zhāngkāi le chìbǎng shì zhe fēi.

      The injured little bird spread its wings and tried to fly.

    • 蝴蝶轻轻扇动着美丽的翅膀。

      Húdié qīngqīng shàndòng zhe měilì de chìbǎng.

      The butterfly gently flapped its beautiful wings.

    • 老鹰的翅膀展开后足有两米多宽。

      Lǎoyīng de chìbǎng zhǎnkāi hòu zú yǒu liǎng mǐ duō kuān.

      The eagle's wingspan is over two meters wide when fully spread.

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