喵喵
miāomiāo
Meow meow
喵喵 (miāomiāo) is the onomatopoeia for the sound a cat makes, equivalent to “meow meow” in English. Speakers use it to describe a cat's vocalization.
What does 喵喵 (miāomiāo) mean?
喵喵 (miāomiāo) means “meow meow” in English.
When to use it
Informal. It's a direct imitation of a cat's sound, often used when talking about cats, especially to children or in playful contexts.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “mee-OW mee-OW.” Both syllables are high, flat first tones.
Other ways to say it
- 猫叫māo jiàocat's meow / cat's cry
- 小猫xiǎo māokitten / little cat
- 汪汪wāngwangwoof woof (dog sound)
Examples
小猫喵喵地叫着。
xiǎo māo miāomiāo de jiàozhe.
The kitten is meowing.
我听到猫在喵喵叫。
wǒ tīngdào māo zài miāomiāo jiào.
I heard the cat meowing.
这只猫总是喵喵地要吃的。
zhè zhī māo zǒngshì miāomiāo de yào chī de.
This cat always meows for food.
Pro tip: Like “meow” in English, 喵喵 is a universal sound for cats across cultures, making it easy to remember and use.
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