狗
gǒu · dog💡 How to pronounce
g → like the 'g' in 'go'. ǒu → like 'oh' but with a falling-rising tone — start low, dip, then rise.
📖 The Story
狗 is the dog — humanity's oldest companion. The character combines 'beast' (犭) and 'bark' (句) — an animal that barks. Dogs have been part of Chinese life for thousands of years, serving as hunters, guards, and companions.
🎬 In Culture Today
The dog is the eleventh animal in the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese culture, dogs represent loyalty and protection. The saying '狗来富' (gǒu lái fù) means 'a dog brings wealth' — it's considered good luck when a dog enters your home.
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
小狗很可爱。
Puppies are very cute.
狗是人类最好的朋友。
Dogs are humans' best friends.