尾
巴

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The word "尾巴" is formed by combining the character "尾", originating from a pictographic representation of an animal's tail, with "巴", a character denoting something attached or extending. In this compound, "尾" provides the primary meaning of tail, while "巴" serves as a suffix that emphasizes its appendage-like quality, resulting in the specific term for tail.

Example Sentences Hide

小狗的尾巴很短。

Xiǎo gǒu de wěiba hěn duǎn.

The puppy's tail is very short.

小猫用尾巴保持平衡。

Xiǎo māo yòng wěiba bǎochí pínghéng.

The kitten uses its tail to maintain balance.

松鼠的尾巴像一把大伞。

Sōngshǔ de wěiba xiàng yī bǎ dà sǎn.

The squirrel's tail is like a big umbrella.

孔雀展开尾巴时非常美丽。

Kǒngquè zhǎnkāi wěiba shí fēichāng měilì.

The peacock is very beautiful when it spreads its tail.

彗星的尾巴是由尘埃和气体组成的。

Huìxīng de wěiba shì yóu chén'āi hé qìtǐ zǔchéng de.

The comet's tail is composed of dust and gas.

Word Definition - 尾巴

wěi ba tail; colloquial pr. [yǐ ba]

Individual Character Details

尾 wěi, yǐ
巴 bā, bā