犬种

犬種

quǎnzhǒng

noun

Meanings

1 dog breed

Characters

Examples

HSK 5

选择犬种时，要考虑家里的空间大小。

Xuǎnzé quǎnzhǒng shí, yào kǎolǜ jiālǐ de kōngjiān dàxiǎo.

When choosing a breed, think about how much space you have at home.

HSK 7-9

这个犬种性格很温顺。

Zhège quǎnzhǒng xìnggé hěn wēnshùn.

This breed has a very gentle temperament.

Tips

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犬 is the formal or technical word for dog, so 犬种 belongs to breeders, vets and dog shows. In conversation people use 狗 and ask 这是什么狗? 'what kind of dog is that?'

Stroke Order

犬 quǎn

种 zhǒng