汪汪
wāngwang
Woof woof
汪汪 (wāngwāng) is the sound a dog makes in Mandarin Chinese, equivalent to “woof woof” or “bow wow” in English. It's how Chinese speakers represent a dog's bark.
What does 汪汪 (wāngwang) mean?
汪汪 (wāngwang) means “woof woof” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “bark bark.”
When to use it
Neutral. This is the standard onomatopoeia for a dog's bark. It's commonly used when talking about dogs, especially with children.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WAHNG-wahng.” Both syllables are first tone, high and flat.
Other ways to say it
- 狗叫gǒu jiàodog barks
- 小狗汪汪叫xiǎo gǒu wāngwang jiàolittle dog barks woof woof
- 汪wāngwoof (single bark)
Examples
小狗汪汪地叫着。
xiǎo gǒu wāngwang de jiàozhe.
The little dog was barking woof woof.
我听到外面有狗汪汪叫。
wǒ tīngdào wàimiàn yǒu gǒu wāngwang jiào.
I heard a dog barking woof woof outside.
那只狗一看到陌生人就汪汪叫。
nà zhī gǒu yī kàndào mòshēngrén jiù wāngwang jiào.
That dog barks woof woof whenever it sees a stranger.
Pro tip: Remember that animal sounds are language-specific! Chinese dogs say “汪汪” (wāngwāng), not “woof woof.”
Related phrases
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