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宠物

寵物
chǒngwù
noun HSK 5 #3,278

Measure Word

一只宠物 zhī

Meanings

  1. 1 pet; domestic animal kept for companionship

Characters

宠
chǒng
to pamper; to favor
物
wù
thing; creature
A pampered creature - a pet that's cherished and spoiled.

Examples

HSK 3
你养了什么宠物？
Nǐ yǎng le shénme chǒngwù?
What pets do you keep?
HSK 4
宠物医院的费用越来越高。
Chǒngwù yīyuàn de fèiyòng yuèláiyuè gāo.
Veterinary hospital costs are getting higher and higher.
HSK 5
他把宠物当成家人一样对待。
Tā bǎ chǒngwù dāngchéng jiārén yíyàng duìdài.
He treats his pets like family members.

Tips

usage
Common compounds: 宠物店 (pet shop), 宠物医院 (vet/pet hospital), 宠物食品 (pet food). In China, pet ownership has boomed in recent years, especially dogs and cats.

Stroke Order

宠 chǒng
物 wù