蟒蛇

mǎngshé

noun #19,883

Measure Word

一条蟒蛇 tiáo

Meanings

1 python
2 boa

Characters

Examples

蟒蛇是世界上最大的蛇之一。

Mǎngshé shì shìjiè shàng zuì dà de shé zhīyī.

Pythons are one of the largest snakes in the world.

动物园里有一条巨大的蟒蛇。

Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu yī tiáo jùdà de mǎngshé.

There's a huge python in the zoo.

Tips

culture

In Chinese mythology, serpents and 蟒蛇 feature prominently. The character 蟒 appears in 蟒袍, the dragon robe worn by officials below the emperor, which featured python embroidery instead of true dragon designs.

Stroke Order

蟒 mǎng

蛇 shé