宠物

• 拼音: chǒng wù
• 汉字拆解: 宠 = 宀 (roof) + 龙 (dragon), to favor/spoil; 物 = 牛 (ox) + 勿 (not), thing/creature

含义

Pet. An animal kept for companionship rather than utility.

Commonly refers to cats, dogs, birds, fish, and other animals kept as companions. The pet industry has grown significantly in China, with 宠物 appearing in compounds like 宠物店 (pet shop), 宠物医院 (pet hospital), and 宠物食品 (pet food).

例句

1. 养宠物可以缓解孤独感，但也需要付出时间和精力。
2. 这家宠物医院的服务很专业，我每次都带狗来这里看病。
3. 越来越多的年轻人选择养宠物而不是生孩子。

用法指南

语境: everyday, lifestyle

语气: affectionate

正确说法

• 你养什么宠物？(What kind of pet do you have?)
• 这只猫是我的宠物。(This cat is my pet.)

错误说法

• 农场动物通常不叫'宠物' (Farm animals are typically not called 宠物 — the term implies companionship rather than utility)

起源与历史

Combines 宠 (to spoil/favor) with 物 (thing/creature), meaning a creature that is pampered or favored.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal