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| alligator |
a large reptile with short legs, a long body and tail, and a long, wide snout. Alligators are protected by thick skin with many hard bumps. They live in rivers, lakes, swamps, and other bodies of water in the southeast United States and in China. They usually eat insects, fish, turtles, snakes, birds, and other water animals, but have been known to attack small land mammals. They are closely related to crocodiles. Chinese alligators are endangered because their habitat is being changed by people. |
| Chinese |
the main language of China, which is based on the language spoken in the region of the capital, Beijing. This language is also called Mandarin Chinese or Mandarin. [1/4 definitions] |
| chow2 |
a Chinese breed of dog. Chows are sturdy dogs of medium size with a thick red or black coat, a black tongue, and a tail that curls over the back. |
| Hong Kong |
a region off the southern coast of China. Hong Kong was once a British colony but was returned to Chinese rule in 1997. |
| mandarin |
(capitalized) the dialect spoken in Beijing, China. Standard Chinese is based on Mandarin. [1/3 definitions] |
| wok |
a large frying pan with a rounded bottom, used for cooking Chinese food. |
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