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蛇

shé
HSK 5
#1,687 most
frequent character
snake, serpent
noun
Measure words:条 tiáo

Example Sentences

蛇是冷血动物。
shé shì lěngxuèdòngwù 。
Snakes are cold-blooded animals.
我在动物园看到了很多种蛇。
wǒzài dòngwù yuán kàndào le hěnduō zhǒng shé 。
I saw many kinds of snakes at the zoo.
传说,龙是蛇的后代。
chuánshuō , lóng shì shé de hòudài 。
Legend has it that dragons are the descendants of snakes.

Words with similar meanings

毒蛇dúshé
venomous snake
This term specifically refers to snakes that possess venom and is often used in a more specific context.
爬行动物páxíngdòngwù
reptile
This term is more general, encompassing all reptiles, of which snakes are a part.

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Same Characters, Different Readings

蛇yí
used in 委蛇[wei1yi2]

Public Lists with 蛇

HSK 5
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Environment & Nature
Landforms, habitats, ecological topics, and environmental issues.
Animals
Domestic and wild animal names, as well as insects, birds, and marine life.