宠物

寵物

chǒngwù

noun HSK 6 #3,278

Measure Word

一只宠物 zhī

Meanings

1 pet; domestic animal kept for companionship

Characters

to pamper; to favor

thing; creature

A pampered creature — a pet that's cherished and spoiled.

Examples

你养了什么宠物？

Nǐ yǎng le shénme chǒngwù?

What pets do you keep?

这家宠物店有很多小猫。

Zhèjiā chǒngwùdiàn yǒu hěnduō xiǎo māo.

This pet shop has many kittens.

他把宠物当成家人一样对待。

Tā bǎ chǒngwù dāngchéng jiārén yīyàng duìdài.

He treats his pets like family members.

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.

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