牛鲨

牛鯊
niúshā
noun

Measure Word

牛鲨 tiáo

Meanings

  1. 1 bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas)

Examples

Niúshā kěyǐ zài dànshuǐ zhōng cháng shíjiān shēngcún.
Bull sharks can survive for long periods in fresh water.
Niúshā yīn xìnggé xiōngměng bèi rènwéi shì zuì wēixiǎn de shāyú zhī yī.
Bull sharks are considered one of the most dangerous sharks due to their aggressive nature.

Tips

memory
Named 'bull' () for its stocky build, blunt snout, and aggressive temperament — not for any food preference. Uniquely among sharks, it osmoregulates so well that it swims up rivers like the Mississippi, Ganges and Amazon, hundreds of kilometers inland.

Stroke Order

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