terrier in Chinese
terrier in Chinese is 梗犬 — terrier means any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
terrier in Chinese
梗犬
Pronounced: gěng quǎn
A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).
What does "terrier" mean?
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noun Any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
"The terrier dug furiously at the rabbit hole."
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noun A person who pursues something with tenacity, like a terrier chasing prey.
"She's a real terrier when it comes to chasing down late payments."
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terrier in a sentence
- The terrier dug furiously at the rabbit hole.
- Jack Russell terriers are known for their high energy.
- She's a real terrier when it comes to chasing down late payments.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "terrier" in Chinese?
"terrier" in Chinese is 梗犬. terrier means: Any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.
How do you pronounce 梗犬?
"terrier" in Chinese is 梗犬, pronounced "gěng quǎn".
How do you use "terrier" in a sentence?
Example: "The terrier dug furiously at the rabbit hole." In Chinese, "terrier" is 梗犬.
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