The Chinese word 狗 means “dog” in English. It is a common noun used to refer to the domesticated mammal that is often kept as a pet or used for hunting, herding, or guarding. In Chinese culture, dogs are often seen as loyal and protective animals, and the word 狗 is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who is faithful and trustworthy. However, in certain contexts, the word 狗 can also be used as a derogatory term to insult someone.
Translation
Noun: dog
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 这只狗很可爱 | zhè zhī gǒu hěn kě’ài | This dog is very cute |
| 我喜欢养狗 | wǒ xǐhuān yǎng gǒu | I like to keep dogs as pets |
| 狗是人类的好朋友 | gǒu shì rénlèi de hǎo péngyǒu | Dogs are human’s best friends |
| 狗会听人的话 | gǒu huì tīng rén de huà | Dogs can understand human language |
| 狗的嗅觉很灵敏 | gǒu de xiùjué hěn língmǐn | Dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell |
| 这只狗很聪明，会做很多小技巧 | zhè zhī gǒu hěn cōngmíng, huì zuò hěn duō xiǎo jìqiǎo | This dog is very smart and can perform many tricks |
| 狗喜欢追着球跑 | gǒu xǐhuān zhuī zhe qiú pǎo | Dogs like to chase after balls |
| 狗每天需要遛两次 | gǒu měitiān xūyào liù liǎng cì | Dogs need to be taken for a walk twice a day |
HSK
狗 is part of HSK Level 1 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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