🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

雪鸟

Pronunciation / Transliteration: xuě niǎo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Snowbird/ˈsnoʊˌbɜrd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"雪鸟在冬季迁徙到温暖的地方。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who travels to a warmer climate during the winter months.

    "Many snowbirds flock to Florida each year to escape the cold northern winters."
  2. 2

    A type of bird that is commonly found in snowy regions.

    "The snowbird is known for its striking white plumage during the winter."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'snowbird' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, combining 'snow', referring to winter conditions, and 'bird', symbolizing migration. It evolved to describe people who migrate to warmer climates during winter months.

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