鸽子 (gēzi): pigeon

Measure Word

一只鸽子 zhī

广场上有很多鸽子。

Guǎngchǎng shàng yǒu hěnduō gēzi.

There are many pigeons in the square.

白鸽子象征和平。

Báigē zi xiàngzhēng hépíng.

White doves symbolize peace.

usage

In internet slang, 放鸽子 (fàng gēzi) means 'to stand someone up' or 'to break a promise'.

鸽 gē

子 zǐ