鸟 (niǎo) — how to say "bird" in Chinese

Measure word: 只 zhī

Bird

Radicals / Keys

Bird

#196 · niǎo · 5 strokes

Examples

清晨,很多在树上唱歌。

In the early morning, many birds sing in the trees.

树上有一只

There is a bird in the tree.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 鸟 (niǎo) — bird

[niǎo-] Neil loves watching birds and he's got a magical picture book 🦜. On each page of his book, the Chinese character 鸟 flutters like a real bird, spreading its wings. Neil giggles as the pages come alive, learning that every 鸟 is unique!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "bird" in Chinese?

"bird" in Chinese is 鸟 (niǎo).

What does 鸟 mean in English?

鸟 (niǎo) means "Bird".

How is 鸟 pronounced?

It is pronounced niǎo (written as niao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "bird" in Chinese characters?

It is written 鸟.

What HSK level is 鸟?

鸟 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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