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    Using 兔子 (tùzi) to refer to a rabbit

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    兔子 + Modifier / Standalone

    Explanation

    The noun 兔子 (tùzi) means "rabbit" or "bunny." It is the standard everyday word for this animal in Chinese. Rabbits hold cultural significance in Chinese folklore, particularly in the story of the Jade Rabbit on the moon. For example, 小兔子 means "little rabbit."

    Examples

    • 妹妹养了一只白色的小兔子。

      mèimei yǎng le yī zhī báisè de xiǎo tùzi.

      My younger sister has a little white rabbit.

    • 兔子最喜欢吃胡萝卜和青菜。

      tùzi zuì xǐhuān chī húluóbo hé qīngcài.

      Rabbits love to eat carrots and green vegetables.

    • 公园里有几只兔子在草地上跑来跑去。

      gōngyuán lǐ yǒu jǐ zhī tùzi zài cǎodì shàng pǎo lái pǎo qù.

      There are several rabbits running around on the grass in the park.

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