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Character Breakdown

Overview

The character (é) means "goose" in Mandarin Chinese. It refers to the waterfowl commonly found on farms or in the wild.

Usage in Conversation

You will often hear used when talking about animals on farms, describing their sounds, or referring to dishes made from goose meat. It is a straightforward noun without complex grammatical functions.

Common Collocations

  • (yǎng é): to raise geese, commonly used in agricultural contexts.
  • (é ròu): goose meat, often mentioned in culinary contexts.
  • (é jiào): goose honk or call, describing the sound geese make.

Notes

The character is simple and used primarily in everyday speech related to animals and food. It is not commonly used metaphorically. Be careful not to confuse with (yā), which means "duck."

Example Sentences

The farm raises many geese.

The goose's honk is very loud.

This dish is made with goose meat and is very delicious.