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狗 (gǒu) — how to say "dog" in Chinese
Measure word: 只, 条
狗
Dog
Radicals / Keys
犬
Dog
#94 · quǎn · 3 strokes
Examples
我有一只狗，我很喜欢狗，你有狗吗？
I have a dog, I really like dogs, do you have a dog?
我有狗
I have a dog.
Mnemonic
[gou-] Gopher 🦦 sees a dog 🐶 digging in the ground. The dog, looking like the character 狗, seems to be writing secret messages with its paw, which confuses the curious gopher. Gopher wonders if the dog is part of a hidden society of dogs trying to communicate with the world.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "dog" in Chinese?
"dog" in Chinese is 狗 (gǒu).
What does 狗 mean in English?
狗 (gǒu) means "Dog".
How is 狗 pronounced?
It is pronounced gǒu (written as gou). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "dog" in Chinese characters?
It is written 狗.
What HSK level is 狗?
狗 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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