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    Referring to a falcon with 猎鹰 (lièyīng)

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    Explanation

    猎鹰 (lièyīng) literally means 'hunting falcon' and refers to a falcon, a bird of prey used historically in falconry. It is also commonly used as a proper noun translation, such as in the SpaceX Falcon rocket series.

    Examples

    • 猎鹰是速度最快的鸟类之一。

      Lièyīng shì sùdù zuì kuài de niǎolèi zhī yī.

      The falcon is one of the fastest birds.

    • 古代贵族喜欢用猎鹰来打猎。

      Gǔdài guìzú xǐhuān yòng lièyīng lái dǎliè.

      Ancient nobles liked to use falcons for hunting.

    • 猎鹰九号火箭再次成功发射。

      Lièyīng jiǔ hào huǒjiàn zàicì chénggōng fāshè.

      The Falcon 9 rocket was successfully launched again.

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