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栖息

棲息
qīxī
verb #23,350

Meanings

  1. 1 to perch
  2. 2 to roost
  3. 3 to inhabit
  4. 4 to dwell (of animals)

Examples

这种鸟栖息在高山上。
Zhè zhǒng niǎo qīxī zài gāoshān shàng.
This species of bird inhabits high mountains.
湿地是很多野生动物的栖息地。
Shīdì shì hěn duō yěshēng dòngwù de qīxīdì.
Wetlands are the habitat of many wild animals.

Tips

usage
栖息 is used for animals (especially birds) resting, roosting, or inhabiting a place. The compound 栖息地 (qīxīdì) means habitat. For humans, 居住 or 生活 is more natural.

Stroke Order

栖 qī
息 xī