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pet in Chinese

pet in Chinese is 宠物, 发圈, 爱抚 — pet means an animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

pet in Chinese

宠物
noun
Pronounced: chǒng wù
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
发圈
noun
Pronounced: fà quān
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
爱抚
verb
Pronounced: ài fǔ
(transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.

What does "pet" mean?

  1. noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
    "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet."
  2. adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
    "Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work."
  3. verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.
    "The child petted the cat until it fell asleep."

pet in a sentence

  • They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet.
  • Goldfish are often a child's first pet.
  • Punctuality is one of her pet issues at work.
  • The child petted the cat until it fell asleep.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pet" in Chinese?

"pet" in Chinese is 宠物, 发圈, 爱抚. pet means: An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

How do you pronounce 宠物?

"pet" in Chinese is 宠物, pronounced "chǒng wù".

How do you use "pet" in a sentence?

Example: "They adopted a rescue dog as a family pet." In Chinese, "pet" is 宠物, 发圈, 爱抚.

Are there other ways to say "pet" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "pet": 宠物, 发圈, 爱抚.

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