Welcome! Today we will learn easy Mandarin words for common animals.
In Mandarin, the word for cat is māo. The word for dog is gǒu. These simple words help us talk about nature.

The word māo sounds a lot like a cat saying meow! Say māo out loud to remember the word for cat.
The word gǒu means dog. You can combine these words with other simple phrases to make full sentences.
✏️ Worked example
Translate this sentence into English: Māo hé gǒu.
- First, find the word māo, which means cat.
- Next, find the word hé, which means and.
- Then, find the word gǒu, which means dog.
- Put the words together: Cat and dog.

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