How common it is
宠物 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say chǒngwù slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
宠物是人们养来陪伴的动物。
chǒng wù shì rén men yǎng lái péi bàn de dòng wù。
宠物 means an animal kept for companionship.
Context note
宠物常用于家庭、照顾和动物。
chǒng wù cháng yòng yú jiā tíng 、 zhào gù hé dòng wù。
It is often used with family, care, and animals.
5 examples
我有一只宠物猫。
wǒ yǒu yì zhī chǒng wù māo。
I have a pet cat.
宠物很可爱。
chǒng wù hěn kě ài。
Pets are very cute.
她喜欢照顾宠物。
tā xǐ huan zhào gù chǒng wù。
She likes taking care of pets.
宠物需要爱护。
chǒng wù xū yào ài hù。
Pets need care.
这家店卖宠物用品。
zhè jiā diàn mài chǒng wù yòng pǐn。
This shop sells pet supplies.
5 mini stories
孩子每天都给宠物喂食。
hái zi měi tiān dōu gěi chǒng wù wèi shí。
The child feeds the pet every day.
他的宠物狗很听话。
tā de chǒng wù gǒu hěn tīng huà。
His pet dog is very obedient.
妈妈提醒孩子爱护宠物。
mā ma tí xǐng hái zi ài hù chǒng wù。
Mom reminded the child to care for pets.
宠物让家里更热闹。
chǒng wù ràng jiā lǐ gèng rè nào。
Pets make the home livelier.
他给宠物拍了很多照片。
tā gěi chǒng wù pāi le hěn duō zhào piàn。
He took many photos of the pet.