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动物 (dòngwù) — how to say "animal" in Chinese
Measure word: 只 zhī
动物
Animal
Character composition
动
to move
物
thing, creature
Radicals / Keys
牛
Cow
#93 · niú · 4 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Examples
动物园里有各种各样的动物，孩子们都很喜欢去那里。
There are various kinds of animals in the zoo, children love to go there.
熊猫是可爱的动物。
The panda is a cute animal.
Mnemonic
[dòngwù-] Donkey from Shrek is hosting an animal 动物 parade at the fair 🐴. Each 动物 brings something: 动 to show off their moves, and 物 to prove they're not just any creature. The fairground fills with clumsy dances and joyful chaos as all 动物 join in the fun!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "animal" in Chinese?
"animal" in Chinese is 动物 (dòngwù).
What does 动物 mean in English?
动物 (dòngwù) means "Animal".
How is 动物 pronounced?
It is pronounced dòngwù (written as dongwu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "animal" in Chinese characters?
It is written 动物.
What HSK level is 动物?
动物 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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