鸵鸟

鴕鳥

tuóniǎo

noun #17,797

Measure Word

一只鸵鸟 zhī

Meanings

1 ostrich

Characters

Examples

鸵鸟是世界上最大的鸟。

Tuóniǎo shì shìjiè shàng zuì dà de niǎo.

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world.

鸵鸟跑得很快。

Tuóniǎo pǎo de hěn kuài.

Ostriches run very fast.

Tips

culture

鸵鸟心态 (ostrich mentality) is a common Chinese expression meaning to bury one's head in the sand and avoid facing reality.

Stroke Order

鸵 tuó

鸟 niǎo