大熊猫

• Pinyin: dà xióng māo
• Hanzi breakdown: 大 (big, giant) + 熊 (bear) + 猫 (cat)

Meaning

Giant panda.

China's national treasure and one of the world's most beloved endangered species. Native to central China, they are known for their distinctive black and white coloring and bamboo diet. A major symbol of Chinese conservation efforts and cultural diplomacy.

Examples

1. 大熊猫是中国的国宝。 The giant panda is China's national treasure.
2. 成都大熊猫基地每年吸引很多游客。 The Chengdu Giant Panda Base attracts many tourists every year.
3. 大熊猫主要以竹子为食。 Giant pandas mainly feed on bamboo.

Usage Guide

Context: animals, conservation, Chinese culture

Tone: endearing

Do Say

• 我想去看大熊猫。(I want to go see the giant pandas.)
• 大熊猫已经不是濒危物种了。(Giant pandas are no longer an endangered species.)

Don't Say

• 口语中可以简称'熊猫'，但正式场合或强调物种时用'大熊猫'更准确 (In casual speech 熊猫 is fine, but 大熊猫 is more accurate in formal contexts or when specifying the species)

Origin & History

Compound of 大 (big, giant) + 熊猫 (panda, literally bear-cat), meaning the giant panda species.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal