宠物

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HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

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宠物 refers to a domesticated animal kept for companionship, while 动物 is a general term for any animal.

domestic animal

家畜 refers to livestock raised for utility, whereas 宠物 denotes companion animals.

Do not confuse 宠物 (companion pet) with 家畜 (livestock). Saying '我的家畜很可爱' to mean 'my pet is cute' is incorrect.

宠物 is the standard term for 'pet' in everyday speech. The term 玩赏动物 is more formal and rarely used in casual conversation.

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这只宠物很可爱。

This pet is very cute.

请勿携带宠物进入餐厅。

Please do not bring pets into the restaurant.

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