禽
兽

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The word "禽兽" is formed by directly combining the character "禽", meaning birds or fowl, with the character "兽", meaning beasts or wild animals, resulting in a compound term that literally translates to "birds and beasts" and collectively refers to animals.

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动物园里有各种禽兽。

Dòngwùyuán li yǒu gèzhǒng qínshòu.

There are various animals in the zoo.

他的行为像禽兽一样。

Tā de xíngwéi xiàng qínshòu yīyàng.

His behavior is like that of a beast.

虐待动物的人简直是禽兽。

Nüèdài dòngwù de rén jiǎnzhí shì qínshòu.

People who abuse animals are simply beasts.

那个罪犯的禽兽行为令人发指。

Nàgè zuìfàn de qínshòu xíngwéi lìng rén fàzhǐ.

That criminal's beastly behavior is outrageous.

在战争中，一些士兵失去了人性，变得如同禽兽。

Zài zhànzhēng zhōng, yīxiē shìbīng shīqùle rénxìng, biàn dé rútóng qínshòu.

In war, some soldiers lose their humanity and become like beasts.

Word Definition - 禽兽

qín shòu birds and animals; creature; beast (brutal person)

Individual Character Details

禽 qín
兽 shòu