鹅 (é) - Goose — a large waterfowl with a long & domesticated for meat, eggs, and feathers.

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Goose — a large waterfowl with a long neck, known for its white or gray feathers, webbed feet, and loud honking;

domesticated for meat, eggs, and feathers.

Goose — a large waterfowl with a longdomesticated for meat, eggs, and feathers.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 雁— wild goose

Antonyms

  • 鸭— duck (smaller waterfowl)
  • 鸡— chicken (domestic fowl)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The farmer keeps several geese (鹅) on his pond.
  • We saw a flock of wild geese (野鹅) flying south for winter.
  • Goose down is used in warm jackets (鹅绒服).
  • The goose honked loudly when approached (鹅叫).

Collocations

  • goose feather(鹅毛)
  • goose down(鹅绒)
  • wild goose(野鹅)
  • goose egg(鹅蛋)
  • goose meat(鹅肉)
  • goose neck(鹅颈)

Idioms

  • A goose feather from a thousand li away(千里送鹅毛)
  • Like a goose stepping on snow and mud(雪泥鸿爪)
  • The wild goose passes without leaving a trace(雁过留声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Geese are symbols of fidelity and marital happiness in Chinese culture, as they mate for life.
  • In ancient times, geese were sometimes used as betrothal gifts in wedding ceremonies.
  • The idiom 'a goose feather from a thousand li away' emphasizes that the gift's sentimental value matters more than its material worth.

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