How common it is
狗 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say gǒu slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
可以用来描述或指代狗，比如家里的宠物或者公园里看到的狗。
可以用来描述或指代狗，比如家里的宠物或者公园里看到的狗。
Context note
常用于日常对话中谈论宠物、动物或者在故事中提到狗。
常用于日常对话中谈论宠物、动物或者在故事中提到狗。
5 examples
我家有一只狗。
Wǒ jiā yǒu yī zhī gǒu.
I have a dog at home.
公园里有很多狗。
Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu hěn duō gǒu.
There are many dogs in the park.
这只狗很可爱。
Zhè zhī gǒu hěn kě'ài.
This dog is very cute.
我们家的狗叫旺财。
Wǒmen jiā de gǒu jiào wàngcái.
Our family's dog is named Wangcai.
我喜欢我的狗。
Wǒ xǐhuān wǒ de gǒu.
I like my dog.
5 mini stories
小明家有一只小狗。
Xiǎo míng jiā yǒu yī zhī xiǎo gǒu.
Xiaoming's family has a little dog.
这只狗每天都会在公园散步。
Zhè zhī gǒu měitiān dōu huì zài gōngyuán sànbù.
This dog would walk in the park every day.
小红的狗很聪明。
Xiǎo hóng de gǒu hěn cōngmíng.
Xiaohong's dog is very smart.
他们家的狗会握手。
Tāmen jiā de gǒu huì shòushǒu.
Their family's dog can shake hands.
这只狗喜欢追球。
Zhè zhī gǒu xǐhuān zhuī qiú.
This dog likes to chase balls.