鸽子

gē zi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

鸽子是一种常见的鸟类，也常被用作和平的象征。

Pigeon or dove; a common bird often used as a symbol of peace.

作为名词使用，可以直接指代鸟类，或在口语中比喻放鸽子（失约）的人。

Used as a noun to refer to the bird, or in slang to refer to someone who stands others up ('to pigeon' someone).

1 广场上有许多鸽子在觅食。 (There are many pigeons foraging in the square.)
2 他答应来参加聚会，结果放了我们的鸽子。 (He promised to come to the party but ended up standing us up.)
3 孩子们喜欢在公园里喂鸽子。 (Children enjoy feeding pigeons in the park.)
4 白鸽象征着和平。 (The white dove symbolizes peace.)
5 小心别被鸽子屎砸到。 (Be careful not to get hit by pigeon droppings.)

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