鸽子 gēzi pigeon
pigeon; dove; various birds of the family Columbidae
How to remember 鸽子: 鸽 pigeon + 子 child = pigeon.
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How it is used
- A pigeon / dove - 和平鸽 (hépínggē) the dove of peace; 放鸽子 (fàng gēzi) to stand someone up (colloquial).
- Symbol of peace; note the very common slang 放鸽子 = to break a promise / not show up.
- Register: neutral, with a well-known idiom.