熊猫 (xióngmāo) — how to say "panda" in Chinese

Measure word: 只 zhī

熊猫

Panda

Character composition

bear

cat

Radicals / Keys

Fire

#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes

Dog

#94 · quǎn · 3 strokes

Examples

很多人都喜欢看熊猫吃竹子的样子。

Many people like to watch pandas eating bamboo.

熊猫是中国的国宝。

The panda is China's national treasure.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 熊猫 (xióngmāo) — panda

[xióngmāo-] Shadow the Hedgehog 🦔 stumbles into a magical forest and meets a 熊猫 panda. Shadow is amazed as the panda combines the strength of a 熊 bear and the playfulness of a 猫 cat. Enchanted, Shadow exclaims, "You truly are a xióngmāo-sterpiece!"

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "panda" in Chinese?

"panda" in Chinese is 熊猫 (xióngmāo).

What does 熊猫 mean in English?

熊猫 (xióngmāo) means "Panda".

How is 熊猫 pronounced?

It is pronounced xióngmāo (written as xiongmao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "panda" in Chinese characters?

It is written 熊猫.

What HSK level is 熊猫?

熊猫 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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