云雀
yúnquè
The English word "lark" is translated into Chinese as 云雀 (yúnquè).
云雀 is the standard Chinese name for the bird known as a lark.
Meaning: bird (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
yúnquè
Did you know?
- In Chinese, the name 云雀 literally translates to 'cloud sparrow'.
- While 'lark' in English can mean a 'fun adventure' or a 'prank', the Chinese 云雀 refers strictly to the animal and cannot be used to describe a mischievous activity.
- Chinese lacks a single-word equivalent for the English term 'early bird' or 'morning lark', instead using a phrase that describes someone who 'wakes up early'.
Examples in context
- 昨天我在公园看到一只百灵鸟，它的鸣叫声很美。Yesterday, I saw a lark in the park, and its singing was beautiful.
- 那只云雀在唱歌。Nà zhī yúnquè zài chànggē.That lark is singing.
- 云雀的叫声很动听。Yúnquè de jiàoshēng hěn dòngtīng.The lark's song is beautiful.
- 我看见了一只小云雀。Wǒ kànjiànle yī zhǐ xiǎo yúnquè.I saw a little lark.
Example conversation
A couple is walking through a meadow in the countryside.
- 雨婷 Yuting俊杰，你看那只云雀！Jùnjié, nǐ kàn nà zhī yúnquè!Junjie, look at that lark!
- 俊杰 Junjie它飞得真高。Tā fēi de zhēn gāo.It is flying really high.
- 雨婷 Yuting它在云朵附近。Tā zài yúnduǒ fùjìn.It is near the clouds.
- 俊杰 Junjie真漂亮啊。Zhēn piàoliang a.It is truly beautiful.
