宠物店 (chǒngwùdiàn) refers to a pet shop or pet store where various types of animals, pet supplies, and accessories are sold. It is a common place for pet owners to purchase food, toys, and grooming products for their pets. The term emphasizes the care and affection associated with keeping pets.
HSK 2, 24 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
宠物店chǒngwùdiàn(chong3wu4dian4)
宠物店 (chǒngwùdiàn) refers to a pet shop or pet store where various types of animals, pet supplies, and accessories are sold. It is a common place for pet owners to purchase food, toys, and grooming products for their pets. The term emphasizes the care and affection associated with keeping pets.
Strokes24Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, pets are increasingly seen as family members, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards animal companionship. Pet shops like 宠物店 play an important role in urban life, catering to the growing number of pet owners.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'charming' (chǒng) 'wooing' (wù) 'dear' (diàn) little puppy waiting in a shop, eager to find a loving home. The character 宠 (chǒng) looks like a pet being pampered, while 店 (diàn) suggests a place where goods are sold.
About 宠物店
宠物店Simplified
24Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'charming' (chǒng) 'wooing' (wù) 'dear' (diàn) little puppy waiting in a shop, eager to find a loving home. The character 宠 (chǒng) looks like a pet being pampered, while 店 (diàn) suggests a place where goods are sold.
Usage Notes
Be careful with pronunciation; many learners confuse 宠 (chǒng) with other similar-sounding words. This term is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing pets. Common collocations include 宠物食品 (chǒngwù shípǐn - pet food) and 宠物用品 (chǒngwù yòngpǐn - pet supplies).
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 2 vocabulary word, focus on recognizing and using 宠物店 in context, especially when discussing hobbies or family activities. Connect it with other related words like 狗 (gǒu - dog) and 猫 (māo - cat) to expand your vocabulary about pets.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, pets are increasingly seen as family members, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards animal companionship. Pet shops like 宠物店 play an important role in urban life, catering to the growing number of pet owners.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 宠物店 with other types of stores. For example, saying 宠物商店 (chǒngwù shāngdiàn) instead of 宠物店 is incorrect; while 商店 (shāngdiàn) means 'store,' 宠物店 is the proper term for a pet shop.
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Cultural Notes for 宠物店
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In Chinese culture, pets are increasingly seen as family members, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards animal companionship. Pet shops like 宠物店 play an important role in urban life, catering to the growing number of pet owners.
Frequently Asked Questions about 宠物店
You can typically find dogs, cats, small mammals like hamsters, birds, and sometimes reptiles in a 宠物店.
Yes, many 宠物店 offer grooming services, training classes, and even pet adoption.
No, 宠物店 is an informal term commonly used in everyday conversation.
