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“wild animal” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyě shòu

Example

山里常常有野兽出没。shān lǐ cháng cháng yǒu yě shòu chū mò

Wild animals are often seen in the mountains.

Illustration for 野兽 (wild animal)

How to say “wild animal” in Chinese

“Wild animal” in Chinese is 野兽 (yě shòu).

A creature of the wild, pictured as untamed and potentially dangerous.

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

Example sentences with 野兽

村民在夜里听到野兽的低吼。cūn mín zài yè lǐ tīng dào yě shòu de dī hǒu

The villagers heard a wild animal's low growl at night.

Tips for using 野兽

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun often sounds dramatic or disapproving, so it fits stories and strong descriptions better than calm factual talk about animals.

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