Learn Animals in Chinese
Vocabulary, Pinyin, Examples & Test
Learn the most common animal names in Chinese including pets — from dogs & cats to birds, fishes & butterflies — and other common animal species in the animal kingdom!
This list with real human audio voice recording will teach you how to pronounce the most important words.
动物
你最喜欢的动物是什么？
What’s your favourite animal?
宠物
你养宠物吗?
Do you have a pet?
鸟
很多中国老年人喜欢养鸟。
Many old Chinese people like to HAVe birds as A pet.
猫
我家有一只小猫。
狗
我有一只狗。
I have a dog.
鱼
他抓到了很多鱼。
He caught a lot of fish.
马
这匹马很特别。
This horse is special.
熊猫
大熊猫很可爱。
Pandas are cute.
狮子
你怕狮子吗？
Are you afraid of lions?
蝴蝶
蝴蝶很美。
Butterflies are pretty.
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