駝鹿 / 驼鹿
tuólù
In Chinese, moose is said as 駝鹿 / 驼鹿 (tuólù). Wiktionary also lists 大鹿 (dàlù) and 麋鹿 (mílù).
Meaning: largest member of the deer family (Alces alces) (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 駝鹿 / 驼鹿 | tuólù |
| 大鹿 | dàlù |
| 麋鹿 | mílù |
The term is used to refer to the largest member of the deer family (Alces alces).
What does it mean word for word?
The word 駝鹿 / 驼鹿 is composed of 駝 (tuó), meaning 'camel' or 'to carry on back' and 鹿 (lù), meaning 'deer'.
How do you pronounce it?
tuólù
Did you know?
- In traditional Chinese art and symbolism, the word 鹿 (lù) is a homophone for 'salary' or 'official wealth', making the animal a symbol of prosperity.
- In ancient Chinese texts, the character 鹿 was often used in the context of 'hunting the deer', a phrase that later became a metaphor for pursuing a high government rank.
- The visual components of 鹿 are designed to mimic the animal's physical form, including a representation of its antlers and legs.
Examples in context
- 看那只雄伟的麋鹿！Look at that majestic moose!
- 我在阿拉斯加徒步时看到了一只麋鹿。I saw a moose while hiking in Alaska.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moose” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
