宠
物

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The Chinese word "宠物" is formed by combining the character "宠", which means to dote on or cherish, with the character "物", which means thing or creature, directly creating a term that refers to an animal kept for companionship and care, i.e., a pet.

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我家有一只小宠物。

Wǒ jiā yǒu yī zhī xiǎo chǒngwù.

There is a small pet in my home.

我的宠物是一只可爱的猫咪。

Wǒ de chǒngwù shì yī zhī kě'ài de māomī.

My pet is a lovely cat.

照顾宠物需要责任心和耐心。

Zhàogù chǒngwù xūyào zérèn xīn hé nàixīn.

Taking care of a pet requires a sense of responsibility and patience.

他把宠物狗当作自己最好的朋友。

Tā bǎ chǒngwù gǒu dàng zuò zìjǐ zuì hǎo de péngyou.

He regards his pet dog as his best friend.

现代人饲养宠物已成为一种普遍的社会现象。

Xiàndài rén sìyǎng chǒngwù yǐ chéngwéi yī zhǒng pǔbiàn de shèhuì xiànxiàng.

Keeping pets has become a common social phenomenon among modern people.

Word Definition - 宠物

chǒng wù house pet

Individual Character Details

宠 chǒng
物 wù