Animal
This “Animal” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with more than 15 commonly used Chinese words describing familiar animals. The learning materials are designed to be simple, easy to understand, suitable for beginners learning Chinese online. This document is completely free and can support you in the process of learning Chinese online effectively. The content focuses on standard pronunciation, corresponding Vietnamese meanings and some basic examples.
我家养了一只猫。
My family has a cat.
Use: Common word, used to refer to cats in general.
这条狗很可爱。
This dog is very cute.
Use: Common word, used to refer to dogs in general.
猪肉很好吃。
Pork is delicious.
Use: A term for a pig, often used in a food context.
牛耕地。
Buffalo plowing the field.
Use: Polysemous word, can mean buffalo or cow depending on the context.
羊毛可以织成毛衣。
Sheep's wool can be woven into sweaters.
Use: Only sheep.
他骑着马。
He rides a horse.
Use: Only horses.
早上吃鸡肉粥。
Chicken porridge for breakfast.
Use: Chicken only.
烤鸭很好吃。
The roast duck is delicious.
Use: Only ducks.
我喜欢吃鱼。
I like eating fish.
Use: Just fish in general.
树上有许多鸟。
There are many birds on the tree.
Use: Just birds in general.
Quick learning tips:
- Remember the tones: Use pronunciation support software to practice pronouncing each word correctly, paying special attention to tones.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Associating the image of a Chinese character with the shape of an animal makes it easier to remember. For example, the character 马 (mǎ – horse) has strokes that resemble the shape of a horse.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting vocabulary into simple sentences to get used to using it in communication.
- Review regularly: Repeat vocabulary every day to reinforce knowledge. Use flashcards or vocabulary learning apps to help.
- Find more information: Check out other online Chinese resources to expand your vocabulary on the topic of animals.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 猫 | māo | cat |
| 狗 | gǒu | dog |
| 猪 | zhū | pig |
| 牛 | niú | buffalo/cow |
| 羊 | yáng | sheep |
| 马 | mǎ | horse |
| 鸡 | jī | chicken |
| 鸭 | yā | duck |
| 鱼 | yú | fish |
| 鸟 | niǎo | bird |
| 蛇 | shé | snake |
| 虎 | hǔ | tiger |
| 狮 | shī | lion |
| 象 | xiàng | elephant |
| 熊 | xióng | bear |
| 猴 | hóu | monkey |
| 兔 | tù | rabbit |
| 鹿 | lù | deer |
| 鲸 | jīng | whale |
| 鲨鱼 | shā yú | shark |
| 熊猫 | xún máo | panda |
| 动物 | dòngwù | animal |
| 哺乳动物 | bǔ rǔ dòng wù | mammal |
| 爬行动物 | pá xíng dòng wù | reptile |
| 两栖动物 | liǎng qī dòng wù | Amphibian |
| 昆虫 | kūn chóng | insect |
| 野生动物 | yěshēng dòngwù | wildlife |
| 宠物 | chǒng wù | pet |
| 濒危动物 | bīn wēi dòng wù | endangered animals |
| 灭绝 | miè jué | extinction |
| 栖息地 | qīxīdì | living environment |
| 老虎 | lǎo hǔ | tiger |
| 狮子 | shīzi | lion |
| 猴子 | hóu zi | monkey |
| 大象 | dà xiàng | elephant |
| 长颈鹿 | cháng jǐng lù | giraffe |
| 斑马 | bān mǎ | zebra |
| 兔子 | tùzi | rabbit |
| 老鼠 | lǎo shǔ | mouse |
| 鲸鱼 | jīng yú | whale |
| 海豚 | hǎi tún | dolphin |
| 企鹅 | qǐ é | penguin |
| 鳄鱼 | è yú | crocodile |
| 青蛙 | qīng wā | frog |
| 蝴蝶 | hú dié | butterfly |
| 蜜蜂 | mìfēng | honeybee |
| 蜘蛛 | zhī zhū | spider |
| 蚂蚁 | mǎ yǐ | ants |
| 鸟类 | niǎo lèi | bird |
| 鱼类 | yúlèi | fish |
| 家畜 | jiā chù | cattle |
| 鹅 | é | goose |
| 狼 | láng | wolf |
| 豹 | bào | newspaper |
| 袋鼠 | dàishǔ | kangaroo |
| 乌龟 | wūguī | turtle |
| 蜗牛 | wōniú | snail |
| 恐龙 | kǒnglóng | dinosaur |
| 保护 | bǎohù | protect |
| 饲养 | sìyǎng | nurture |
| 狩猎 | shòuliè | hunt |
| 考拉 | kǎolā | koala |
| 北极熊 | běijíxióng | Polar Bear |
| 濒危 | bīn wēi | critical |
| 兽类 | shòulèi | animal |
| 动物园 | dòngwùyuán | zoo |