Rat in Chinese: 老鼠 (lǎo shǔ)

lǎo shǔ

rat

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Definitions

  1. 1rat
  2. 2mouse

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Zhuyin

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ㄌㄠˇ

lǎo

/ l/ aoˇ/ third tone

ㄕㄨˇ

shǔ

/ sh/ uˇ/ third tone

Example sentences

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  • 猫会抓老鼠。

    māo huì zhuā lǎo shǔ。

    Cats can catch mice.

  • 猫吃了老鼠。

    māo chī le lǎo shǔ。

    The cat ate the rat.

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