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How do you say "puppy" in Chinese?
小狗
xiǎo gǒu
In Chinese, "puppy" is 小狗 (xiǎo gǒu).
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Pronunciation
Read it out as "xiǎo gǒu", "xiǎo" is dipping down and curling back up (tone 3), then "gǒu" is dipping down and curling back up (tone 3).
Writing and usage
小狗 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
这只顽皮的小狗追着尾巴跑。
zhè zhǐ wán pí de xiǎo gǒu zhuī zhe wěi ba pǎo 。
The playful puppy chased its tail.
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How to remember 小狗
Whisper "xiǎo gǒu" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "小狗" (xiǎo gǒu) stay put.
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Questions about 小狗
How do you pronounce 小狗?
Read it out as "xiǎo gǒu", "xiǎo" is dipping down and curling back up (tone 3), then "gǒu" is dipping down and curling back up (tone 3).
Is 小狗 formal or casual?
小狗 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 小狗 used in Chinese?
小狗 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 这只顽皮的小狗追着尾巴跑。 (The playful puppy chased its tail.).
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