Chinese phrase
这是什么动物？ zhè shì shén me dòng wù
Meaning
What animal is this?
When to use it
This asks which kind of animal is being shown or discussed. It is a simple, neutral question for identifying an animal.
Example dialogue
这是什么动物？ zhè shì shén me dòng wù
What animal is this?
是兔子，它的耳朵好长。 shì tù zi tā de ér duǒ hǎo zhǎng
It's a rabbit. Its ears are so long.