"storks" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 鸛

Definition

鸛是體型龐大、腿長、頸長且喙長的鳥類，常出現在水邊。牠們以遷徙聞名，在許多文化裡也與運送嬰兒的故事有關。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「鸛」是鳥類名稱，常在關於嬰兒的民間故事或「白鸛」、「鸛羣」、「遷徙的鸛」等詞語中出現。別與鷺或鶴搞混。屬於正式用語。

Examples

Storks build their nests on tall trees or buildings.

**鸛**會在高大的樹或建築物上築巢。

Many storks migrate to warmer countries in winter.

許多**鸛**在冬天會遷徙到較溫暖的國家。

Children like to watch storks by the river.

孩子們喜歡在河邊看**鸛**。

People say that storks bring good luck when they nest near your home.

人們說**鸛**在你家附近築巢會帶來好運。

I spotted a group of storks flying over the fields this morning.

今天早上我看到一羣**鸛**飛過田野。

Have you ever heard the story about how storks deliver babies?

你有聽過**鸛**送嬰兒的故事嗎？