企鹅
qǐ'é
Penguin
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How to say “penguin” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for penguin is 企鹅, written in pinyin as qǐ'é. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
Example sentence
我喜欢企鹅。
Wǒ xǐhuān qǐ'é.
I like the penguin.
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