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Expressing "ant" with 蚂蚁 (mǎyǐ)
Explanation
蚂蚁 (mǎyǐ) is the Chinese word for "ant," referring to the small social insect. It is a common noun used in both everyday and scientific contexts when discussing insects, nature, or animal behavior.
Examples
地上有一群蚂蚁在搬运食物。
Dì shàng yǒu yī qún mǎyǐ zài bānyùn shíwù.
There is a group of ants on the ground carrying food.
小朋友蹲在地上观察蚂蚁搬家。
Xiǎopéngyǒu dūn zài dì shàng guānchá mǎyǐ bānjiā.
The little child squatted on the ground watching ants move house.
蚂蚁虽然小，但是力气很大。
Mǎyǐ suīrán xiǎo, dànshì lìqì hěn dà.
Although ants are small, they are very strong.
地上有一群蚂蚁在搬运食物。
Dì shàng yǒu yī qún mǎyǐ zài bānyùn shíwù.
There is a group of ants on the ground carrying food.
小朋友蹲在地上观察蚂蚁搬家。
Xiǎopéngyǒu dūn zài dì shàng guānchá mǎyǐ bānjiā.
The children squatted on the ground watching ants move house.
蚂蚁虽然小，但是力气很大。
Mǎyǐ suīrán xiǎo, dànshì lìqì hěn dà.
Although ants are small, they are very strong.