English–Chinese

“zoo” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindòng wù yuán

Example

我们明天去动物园吧。wǒ men míng tiān qù dòng wù yuán ba

Let's go to the zoo tomorrow.

Illustration for 动物园 (zoo)

How to say “zoo” in Chinese

“Zoo” in Chinese is 动物园 (dòng wù yuán).

A shared space that brings animals and visitors together for observation, learning, and recreation.

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

Example sentences with 动物园

他喜欢在动物园看大象和长颈鹿。tā xǐ huān zài dòng wù yuán kàn dà xiàng hé cháng jǐng lù

He likes watching elephants and giraffes at the zoo.

Tips for using 动物园

  • The word fits both family plans and school activities, since a visit can involve watching animals as well as learning about them.

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