Chinese vocabulary — Động vật topic

42 words · HSK 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

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A roundup of 42 Chinese vocabulary words for the Động vật topic across HSK 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, grouped by meaning and with pinyin and English meanings. Learning Động vật vocabulary in context helps you remember it longer and use it right away in conversation. Tap Study flashcards to review, or browse more Chinese vocabulary by topic and the HSK 1-9 pathway.

Động vật vocabulary HSK 2(8 words)

HSK 2 pathway
动物园HSK 2
dòngwùyuán

zoo

HSK 2
zhī

(measure word for animals)

HSK 2

it

HSK 2
tiáo

(measure word for fish, roads, etc.)

HSK 2
gǒu

dog

HSK 2
māo

cat

HSK 2
niǎo

bird

HSK 2

chicken

Động vật vocabulary HSK 3(5 words)

HSK 3 pathway
HSK 3
niú

ox; cow; cattle

HSK 3
zhū

pig

HSK 3
yáng

sheep; goat

HSK 3

horse

HSK 3
lóng

dragon

Động vật vocabulary HSK 4(1 words)

HSK 4 pathway
尾巴HSK 4
wěiba

tail

Động vật vocabulary HSK 5(3 words)

HSK 5 pathway
HSK 5

rabbit

大象HSK 5
xiàng

elephant

HSK 5
xióng

bear

Động vật vocabulary HSK 6(1 words)

HSK 6 pathway
公鸡HSK 6
gōng

rooster

Động vật vocabulary HSK 7(24 words)

HSK 7 pathway
凶猛HSK 7
xiōngměng

fierce, ferocious

受惊HSK 7
shòujīng

to be frightened, to be terrified

HSK 7
diāo

to hold in the mouth, to carry in the mouth

HSK 7
hǒu

to roar, to howl, to shout

大雁HSK 7
yàn

wild goose (a large migratory bird that flies in flocks)

家禽HSK 7
jiāqín

poultry

燕子HSK 7
yànzi

swallow (bird)

狮子HSK 7
shīzi

lion

猎犬HSK 7
lièquǎn

hunting dog, hound

猩猩HSK 7
xīngxing

gorilla (a large primate that usually lives in tropical forests)

HSK 7

nest (of an animal)

HSK 7
xiā

shrimp

HSK 7
bào

leopard (a large spotted or striped cat)

HSK 7
dǎi

to arrest, to catch (a person or animal)

HSK 7
liù

to walk (an animal), to take for a walk

HSK 7
tuó

to carry on the back (usually of an animal or a person bearing a load)

HSK 7
xùn

to tame, to domesticate (animals)

骏马HSK 7
jùnmǎ

fine steed, good horse (usually a strong, fast horse)

鸽子HSK 7
zi

pigeon, dove

HSK 7
é

goose, swan

HSK 7
yīng

eagle

鹿HSK 7

deer

黑马HSK 7
hēimǎ

black horse

HSK 7
guī

tortoise; turtle

Learn Chinese vocabulary — Động vật topic

The Động vật topic set gathers 42 common Chinese words across HSK 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Instead of learning by scattered alphabetical lists, you learn whole word clusters in the Động vật context — which helps learners associate them more easily and remember them longer.

Every word has clear pinyin and English meanings. Read each word aloud, build example sentences, then review with flashcards so your Động vật vocabulary enters long-term memory. Once you're comfortable with this topic, browse more Chinese vocabulary topics to expand your vocabulary alongside the HSK pathway.

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