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中白鹭

中白鷺
zhōngbáilù
noun

Measure Word

一只中白鹭 zhī

Meanings

  1. 1 intermediate egret (Ardea intermedia)
  2. 2 medium egret

Examples

HSK 7-9
中白鹭在湿地觅食。
Zhōngbáilù zài shīdì mìshí.
The intermediate egret forages in the wetlands.
HSK 7-9
中白鹭比大白鹭小，比小白鹭大。
Zhōngbáilù bǐ dàbáilù xiǎo, bǐ xiǎobáilù dà.
The intermediate egret is smaller than the great egret and larger than the little egret.

Tips

usage
Part of a three-member naming set: 小白鹭 (little egret) < 中白鹭 (intermediate) < 大白鹭 (great egret). The size labels are taxonomic, not just descriptive.

Stroke Order

中 zhōng
白 bái
鹭 lù