长颈鹿 (chángjǐnglù) means 'giraffe' in English. It refers to the tall, long-necked animal native to Africa, known for its distinctive spotted coat. In Chinese, it commonly appears in discussions about wildlife, zoos, or nature documentaries.
HSK 2, 24 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
长颈鹿chángjǐnglù(chang2jing3lu4)
长颈鹿 (chángjǐnglù) means 'giraffe' in English. It refers to the tall, long-necked animal native to Africa, known for its distinctive spotted coat. In Chinese, it commonly appears in discussions about wildlife, zoos, or nature documentaries.
Strokes24Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the giraffe is often associated with curiosity and grace, and they are popular animals in zoos, which are common family outing destinations in China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giraffe stretching its long neck high up into the trees to eat leaves. The character 长 (cháng) means 'long', 颈 (jǐng) refers to 'neck', and 鹿 (lù) means 'deer', which can help you visualize this tall, graceful animal as a 'long-necked deer'.
About 长颈鹿
长颈鹿Simplified
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 长颈鹿
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giraffe stretching its long neck high up into the trees to eat leaves. The character 长 (cháng) means 'long', 颈 (jǐng) refers to 'neck', and 鹿 (lù) means 'deer', which can help you visualize this tall, graceful animal as a 'long-necked deer'.
Usage Notes
When using 长颈鹿, remember to use the correct tones, as mispronouncing can lead to confusion with other animals. It is typically used in a neutral or informal context, often when talking about animals or in educational settings for children.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 2 vocabulary word, learners should focus on pronunciation, especially the tones. Connecting this word to other animal-related vocabulary such as 猫 (māo, cat) or 狗 (gǒu, dog) can help reinforce learning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the giraffe is often associated with curiosity and grace, and they are popular animals in zoos, which are common family outing destinations in China.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to mispronounce the tones. For example, saying 'chángjǐnglù' with the wrong tones could confuse it with a different phrase. Always remember the correct tones: 2nd tone for 长, 3rd tone for 颈, and 4th tone for 鹿.
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Cultural Notes for 长颈鹿
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the giraffe is often associated with curiosity and grace, and they are popular animals in zoos, which are common family outing destinations in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 长颈鹿
You can say '小长颈鹿' (xiǎo chángjǐnglù), where '小' means 'small' or 'baby'.
'鹿' (lù) means 'deer' in general, while '长颈鹿' specifically refers to the giraffe.
