Chinese

chítáng
Meaning: pond; pool
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

池
塘

Example sentences

The pond is full of blooming lotuses.
他從池塘裡撈起了一隻球。
他从池塘里捞起了一只球。
He fished a ball out of the pond.
公園的池塘裡有許多蓮花。
公园的池塘里有许多莲花。
There are many lotus flowers in the park pond.
夏天的夜晚,池塘邊傳來一陣陣青蛙的叫聲。
夏天的夜晚,池塘边传来一阵阵青蛙的叫声。
On a summer night, a series of frog croaks came from the edge of the pond.
夏天的時候,池塘裡的荷花開得很漂亮。
夏天的时候,池塘里的荷花开得很漂亮。
In summer, the lotus flowers in the pond bloom beautifully.
那隻烏龜慢吞吞地爬向池塘,模樣非常可愛。
那只乌龟慢吞吞地爬向池塘,模样非常可爱。
That turtle crawled slowly toward the pond, looking very cute.

Usage Notes

A small body of still water formed naturally or by hollowing or banking.

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