Chinese

zhēnxī
Meaning: rare and precious; rare
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

珍
稀

Example sentences

These rare animals need our protection.
大熊貓是中國特有的珍稀動物。
大熊猫是中国特有的珍稀动物。
The giant panda is a rare animal unique to China.
許多珍稀動物正面臨滅絕的危險。
许多珍稀动物正面临灭绝的危险。
Many rare animals are facing the danger of extinction.
許多珍稀鳥類棲息在這片溼地中。
许多珍稀鸟类栖息在这片湿地中。
Many rare birds inhabit this wetland.
熱帶雨林是許多珍稀動植物的棲息地。
热带雨林是许多珍稀动植物的栖息地。
The tropical rainforest is the habitat for many rare animals and plants.
這座國家公園保護著多種珍稀的動植物。
这座国家公园保护著多种珍稀的动植物。
This national park protects many kinds of rare flora and fauna.
這片森林是許多珍稀動物的棲息地。
这片森林是许多珍稀动物的栖息地。
This forest is the habitat for many rare animals.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for endangered species or very rare items.

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