孔雀

kǒngquè

noun #14,751

Meanings

1 peacock
2 peafowl

Characters

Examples

孔雀开屏的时候非常漂亮。

Kǒngquè kāipíng de shíhou fēicháng piàoliang.

The peacock is very beautiful when it spreads its tail feathers.

动物园里有好几只孔雀。

Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu hǎo jǐ zhī kǒngquè.

There are several peacocks in the zoo.

Tips

culture

In Chinese culture, the peacock symbolizes beauty, dignity, and good fortune. The Dai ethnic minority in Yunnan has a famous Peacock Dance (孔雀舞).

Stroke Order

孔 kǒng

雀 què