This is the 5085th most frequent Chinese word.
鵜鶘
Pelican.
Here, '鵜鶘' is used as the subject of the sentence to refer to the bird species known as pelicans.
海边常常可以看到鵜鶘在天空中翱翔。
Pelicans can often be seen soaring in the sky near the sea.
In this sentence, '鵜鶘' refers to their distinctive physical characteristic, emphasizing their suitability for a specific behavior.
鵜鶘的长喙很适合捕捉鱼类。
The pelican's long bill is well-suited for catching fish.
Here, '鵜鶘' describes a specific animal, emphasizing geographical origin.