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猫 (māo) — how to say "cat" in Chinese
Measure word: 只
猫
Cat
Radicals / Keys
犬
Dog
#94 · quǎn · 3 strokes
Examples
我有一只猫，我很喜欢猫，你有猫吗？
I have a cat, I really like cats, do you have a cat?
我有猫
I have a cat.
Mnemonic
[māo-] Mario is exploring a mysterious jungle where a playful cat 猫 🐱 leaps onto his shoulder. The cat has a tiny mushroom hat, and they both giggle, wandering off to find the legendary treasure of the feline forest.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "cat" in Chinese?
"cat" in Chinese is 猫 (māo).
What does 猫 mean in English?
猫 (māo) means "Cat".
How is 猫 pronounced?
It is pronounced māo (written as mao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "cat" in Chinese characters?
It is written 猫.
What HSK level is 猫?
猫 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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