乌
crow; black; where
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
crow
Refers specifically to the bird with black feathers.
The moon sets, crows cry, and frost fills the sky.
There are a few crows cawing in the tree.
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Chinese people consider seeing a crow to be unlucky.
Love me, love my dog.
This crow is very big.
adjective
black; dark
Describes the color black, often used in compound words.
The sky was filled with dark clouds.
He was so scared that his face turned dark.
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Xiao Li has a head of jet-black hair.
This piece of clothing is black.
The room was pitch black, and nothing could be seen.
noun
Wu (surname)
A Chinese surname.
His surname is Wu, and his given name is Lan.
Mr. Wu is our new neighbor.
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Do you know anyone with the surname Wu?
Several families in this village have the surname Wu.
Wu is a relatively rare surname.
pronoun
where; what; how
literaryUsed in rhetorical questions, often in literary or classical contexts.
How is this matter worth mentioning?
How could one receive such an honor?
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How can such a thing be tolerated?
You know it, how could you not know?
Alas! (An exclamation of grief)