中国猫

中國貓

zhōngguómāo

noun

Measure Word

一只中国猫 zhī

Meanings

1 Chinese cat (generic)
2 Chinese native cat (often referring to the Li Hua or Dragon Li)

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

中国猫中最有名的品种是狸花猫。

Zhōngguómāo zhōng zuì yǒumíng de pǐnzhǒng shì Líhuāmāo.

The most famous Chinese cat breed is the Dragon Li (Li Hua).

HSK 5

很多人觉得中国猫既聪明又独立。

Hěnduō rén juéde Zhōngguómāo jì cōngmíng yòu dúlì.

Many people find Chinese cats both smart and independent.

Tips

usage

Context-dependent: can mean any cat in China, or specifically the native landrace 中华田园猫 (Chinese pastoral cat) / 狸花猫 (Dragon Li, the only Chinese breed with international CFA recognition since 2010).

Stroke Order

中 zhōng

国 guó

猫 māo