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Animals in Chinese

In Mandarin, animals is 动物 (dòngwù), written 動物 in Traditional characters. Start with 狗 (dog) and 猫 (cat), then meet tigers, pandas, giraffes and kangaroos.

36 words in 9 short lessons. Tap a speaker to hear it, or a word for its sentence and characters.

Wild animals

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Friendly animals

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Grassland animals

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Forest animals

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Faraway animals

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Jungle animals

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Amazing creatures

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Dinosaurs

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Questions

How do you say “animals” in Chinese?

动物 (dòngwù), or 動物 in Traditional characters.

Where should a beginner start with animals in Chinese?

Start with animals: 狗 (dog), 猫 (cat), 鱼 (fish), 鸟 (bird). Each lesson takes a few minutes, with pictures and audio, and no sign-up.

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