pigeon; dove; symbol of peace
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pigeon; dove
In both Chinese and Western cultures, the dove/pigeon (especially white ones) is a universal symbol of peace. The bird's strong homing instinct makes it historically valuable for carrying messages.
Guǎng广
chǎng场
shàng上
yǒu有
xǔ许
duō多
gē鸽
zi子
，
hái孩
zi子
men们
zhèng正
zài在
gěi给
tā它
men们
wèi喂
shí食
。
There are many pigeons in the square, and the children are feeding them.
Gē鸽
zi子
shì是
hé和
píng平
de的
xiàng象
zhēng征
，
jīng经
cháng常
chū出
xiàn现
zài在
guó国
jì际
huì会
yì议
de的
kāi开
mù幕
shì式
shàng上
。
The dove is a symbol of peace and often appears at the opening ceremonies of international conferences.
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Tā他
yǎng养
le了
yī一
qún群
xìn信
gē鸽
，
kě可
yǐ以
cān参
jiā加
yuǎn远
chéng程
fēi飞
xíng行
bǐ比
sài赛
。
He raises a flock of carrier pigeons that can participate in long-distance flying competitions.
Zhè这
zhī只
huī灰
sè色
de的
gē鸽
zi子
luò落
zài在
le了
chuāng窗
tái台
shàng上
。
This gray pigeon landed on the windowsill.