Definition
两栖动物 is a technical term for 'amphibians' — animals that live both in water and on land, like frogs, salamanders, and newts. The word breaks down as 两 (two) + 栖 (to dwell) + 动物 (animal), literally 'animals that dwell in two environments'. It's a formal biological classification, not used for everyday animals like fish or reptiles.
n.
amphibian (class of vertebrates including frogs, toads, salamanders)
Examples
- 两栖动物。Qīngwā shì yì zhǒng chángjiàn de liǎng qī dòng wù.Frogs are a common type of amphibian.
- 两栖动物。liǎng qī dòng wù kěyǐ zài shuǐ zhōng hé lùdì shàng shēnghuó.Amphibians can live both in water and on land.
- 两栖动物。Zhè zhǒng liǎng qī dòng wù de pífū hěn shīrùn.This kind of amphibian has very moist skin.
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