Chinese word

动物园

Pronunciation

Pinyindòng wù yuán

Meaning

  • nounzoo

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 在动物园看动物zài dòng wù yuán kàn dòng wù

    watch animals at the zoo

Similar words

公园gōng yuán: A spacious outdoor place with trees, grass, and paths for walks, play, and rest.
游乐场yóu lè chǎng: A fun place with rides and play equipment for children and families.
动物dòng wù: A living thing such as a dog, cat, or bird.

Definition in Chinese

为展示和饲养各种动物而设的公共场所，人们可以参观、学习和娱乐。wèi zhǎn shì hé sì yǎng gè zhǒng dòng wù ér shè de gōng gòng cháng suǒ rén men ké yǐ cān guān xué xí hé yú lè

Word origin

The compound 动物园 (dòngwùyuán, "zoo") is built from 动物 (dòngwù, "animal") and 园 (yuán, "garden"), so its parts describe a garden for animals.

Usage tips

  • 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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