爱犬 (ài quǎn) — beloved dog, pet dog
Definition
Literary, affectionate term for one's beloved dog — a cherished pet, used in writing or with emotional warmth rather than the plain everyday 狗.
noun
beloved dogpet dog
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 爱犬。Tā měi tiān dōu yào dài ài quǎn qù gōng yuán sàn bù.He takes his beloved dog to the park for a walk every day.
- 爱犬。Zhè zhī ài quǎn yǐ jīng péi bàn tā shí nián le.This beloved dog has accompanied her for ten years.
- 爱犬。Tā wèi ài quǎn zhǔn bèi le zuì hǎo de shí wù hé wán jù.She prepared the best food and toys for her beloved dog.
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