What does 动物 mean in Chinese?

动物 (dòng wù) means "animal; ,群[qun2],個|个[ge4]" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 3.

How do you pronounce 动物?

动物 is pronounced "dòng wù" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 动物?

动物 is an HSK 3 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 3 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 动物?

动物 is made up of the characters 动, 物. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 动物?

You can practice writing 动物 using our stroke order tool.

动物 (dòng wù), animal

动物

dòng wù

animal; ,群[qun2],個|个[ge4]

HSK 3classifier

Traditional: 動物

Characters in This Word

动物

Definitions

(classifier) animal
,群[qun2],個|个[ge4]

Classifier: 只 (zhī), 群 (qún), 个 (gè)

Example Sentences

我喜欢动物。

Wǒ xǐhuan dòngwù

I like animals

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一类保护动物(yī lèi bǎo hù dòng wù)· class A protected animal

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亃(lín)· mythical animal, said to have yellow body and white tail

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仔畜(zǐ chù)· newborn animal

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 3
HSK 2.0: HSK 3
HSK Lord study list: HSK 2 list

动物: HSK 3 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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