English–Chinese

“dog” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingǒu

Example

我家有一只狗。wǒ jiā yǒu yì zhī gǒu

My family has a dog.

Illustration for 狗 (dog)

How to say “dog” in Chinese

“Dog” in Chinese is 狗 (gǒu).

A four-legged animal with keen senses that lives with people and can guard, herd, or keep them company.

Full entry for 狗: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 狗

他每天带狗去公园散步。tā měi tiān dài gǒu qù gōng yuán sàn bù

Every day, he takes his dog to the park for a walk.

Tips for using 狗

  • The word names an animal, but calling a person by it usually sounds rude rather than warm.

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