a type of swallow; common house martin
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a type of swallow (Hirundo rustica); barn swallow
neutralThe common name for this bird is '燕子'. It is a well-known migratory bird often associated with spring and building nests under the eaves of houses.
Chūn春
tiān天
lái来
le了
，
jiā家
yàn燕
fēi飞
huí回
lái来
zhù筑
cháo巢
le了
。
Spring is here, and the barn swallows have flown back to build their nests.
Wū屋
yán檐
xià下
yǒu有
yī一
gè个
jiā家
yàn燕
de的
wō窝
。
There is a barn swallow's nest under the eaves.
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Jiā家
yàn燕
shì是
yì益
niǎo鸟
，
néng能
bāng帮
zhù助
xiāo消
miè灭
hài害
chóng虫
。
The barn swallow is a beneficial bird that helps eliminate pests.
Hái孩
zi子
men们
xǐ喜
huān欢
kàn看
jiā家
yàn燕
zài在
tiān天
kōng空
zhōng中
fēi飞
xiáng翔
。
Children love to watch barn swallows flying in the sky.