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Definition
White rhinoceros.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the species Ceratotherium simum. While technically a scientific term, it is used in casual conversation when discussing wildlife or visiting the zoo. It is often paired with the classifier 隻 when referring to an individual animal.
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There is a white rhinoceros in the zoo.
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Common phrases
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Grammar guides
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