This is the 5997th most frequent Chinese word.
孔雀
Peacock.
In this sentence, '孔雀 (peacock)' is metaphorically used to describe the cultural association of the animal's display as a symbol of ostentation.
人们常常用孔雀开屏来比喻炫耀。
People often use the peacock spreading its tail feathers as a metaphor for showing off.
In this sentence, '孔雀 (peacock)' refers to the bird itself as an example of a category of animals, emphasizing its inherent beauty.
孔雀是一种非常美丽的鸟类。
Peacocks are a very beautiful type of bird.
Here, '孔雀 (peacock)' is used to talk about specific instances of the animal observed in a park setting.