How common it is
动物 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say dòngwù slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
动物这个词用来指各种生物，包括家养的宠物和野外的野生动物。
dòngwù zhè gè cí lái yòng zěn me zhǐ zhāng bìng shēng, kuān kuò de jiā nǎng de pèng tóu hé yě wài de shēng wù.
The word '动物' is used to refer to all kinds of living beings, including pets and wild animals.
Context note
动物这个词在日常生活中很常见，比如谈论动物园里的动物、宠物店里的小动物等。
dòngwù zhè gè cí zài rì cháng de shēnghuo zhōng hěn jiān cháng, bǐ rú tánlùn yuánzhūguǒ lǐ de dòngwù、pèngtóu diàn lǐ de xiǎo dòngwù děng.
This word is very common in daily life, such as when talking about animals in the zoo or small animals in pet stores.
5 examples
动物园里有很多动物。
dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō dòng wù。
There are many animals in the zoo.
我家有一只小动物。
wǒ jiā yǒu yì zhī xiǎo dòng wù。
I have a small animal at home.
动物园里的狮子是大型动物。
dòng wù yuán lǐ de shī zi shì dà xíng dòng wù。
The lions in the zoo are large animals.
我们家的小狗是一只可爱的小动物。
wǒ men jiā de xiǎo gǒu shì yì zhī kě ài de xiǎo dòng wù。
Our little dog is a cute small animal.
动物园里有各种各样的动物。
dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu gè zhǒng gè yàng de dòng wù。
The zoo has all kinds of animals.
5 mini stories
我家有一只小猫，它是一只可爱的小动物。
wǒ jiā yǒu yì zhī xiǎo māo， tā shì yì zhī kě ài de xiǎo dòng wù。
We have a little cat at home. It is a cute small animal.
动物园里的猴子会爬树。
dòng wù yuán lǐ de hóu zi huì pá shù。
The monkeys in the zoo can climb trees.
我家的小狗喜欢追小动物。
wǒ jiā de xiǎo gǒu xǐ huan zhuī xiǎo dòng wù。
Our little dog likes to chase small animals.
动物园里的大象很聪明。
dòng wù yuán lǐ de dà xiàng hěn cōng ming。
The elephants in the zoo are very smart.
我家的小鸟是一只美丽的小动物。
wǒ jiā de xiǎo niǎo shì yì zhī měi lì de xiǎo dòng wù。
We have a little bird at home. It is a beautiful small animal.