蟒蛇

mǎngshé

noun #19,883

Measure Word

一条蟒蛇 tiáo

Meanings

1 python
2 boa

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

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.

HSK 5

动物园里有一条巨大的蟒蛇。

Dòngwùyuán lǐ yǒu yì 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