Chinese
xiǎoniǎo
Meaning: small bird; birdie in golf
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

小鳥在窗邊唱歌。
小鸟在窗边唱歌。
A little bird is singing by the window.
小鳥在樹上搭了一個溫暖的窩。
The little bird built a warm nest in the tree.
小鳥停在樹枝上唱歌。
The little bird perched on the branch and sang.
他把小鳥放進籠裡。
He put the little bird into the cage.
小鳥把草帶回巢裡。
The little bird carried grass back into its nest.

Usage Notes

Usually means a small bird. In golf, it can also mean a score of one stroke under par on a hole.

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