How to write 猫
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猫
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HSK level
HSK 1猫 is listed in the official HSK vocabulary at HSK 1. The beginner band covers the first, most essential words every learner needs.
猫 in a sentence
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猫 很 可 爱 。Cats are cute.
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我 家 有 一 只 猫 。I have a cat at home.
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这 只 猫 在 睡 觉 。This cat is sleeping.
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猫 喜 欢 吃 鱼 。Cats like eating fish.
猫 vs 猫咪 vs 熊猫
Similar and easily confused words, and how they differ.
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猫咪 māo mī kitty
The affectionate diminutive — 'kitty' vs 'cat'. Common when talking to or about pets.
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熊猫 xióng māo panda
Literally 'bear-cat' — shares the 猫 character but is a bear. A classic beginner confusion.