How to Say "Golden Retriever" in Chinese

金毛寻回犬

jinmao xunhuiquan

The English phrase "golden retriever" is translated into Chinese as 金毛寻回犬 (jinmao xunhuiquan).

The phrase refers to the specific breed of dog known for its friendly nature and golden coat.

What does it mean word for word?

The formal name 金毛寻回犬 is composed of 金毛 (golden hair), 寻回 (retrieve/find back) and 犬 (dog).

While 金毛寻回犬 is the full name, you may also see the slightly shorter alternative 金毛犬 used to mean "golden retriever dog".

金毛寻回犬 is the formal way to say Golden Retriever. In casual conversation, people often shorten the full breed name to just 金毛.

jinmao xunhuiquan

In Chinese social media, the 'golden retriever personality' is described as 金毛属性, referring to someone who is overly enthusiastic, loyal and friendly.
The term 犬 (dog) used in the formal name 金毛寻回犬 is more literary or scientific than the common word 狗 (dog).
While 金毛 is used for Golden Retrievers, Labradors are called 拉布拉多, showing a mix of phonetic transliteration and descriptive translation for similar breeds.

我家有一只金毛寻回犬，非常聪明可爱。
I have a Golden Retriever at home, it's very intelligent and adorable.
我朋友家有只金毛，好听话。
My friend has a Golden Retriever, and it's very well-behaved.
他家养了一只金毛犬，非常可爱。
They have a Golden Retriever at home, and it's very cute.
金毛寻回犬非常聪明。
Jīnmáo xún huí quǎn fēicháng cōngmíng.
Golden retrievers are very smart.
我想要一只金毛寻回犬。
Wǒ xiǎng yào yī zhī jīnmáo xún huí quǎn.
I want a golden retriever.
那只金毛寻回犬很友好。
Nà zhī jīnmáo xún huí quǎn hěn yǒuhǎo.
That golden retriever is very friendly.

Two friends are talking about pets at a cafe.

志强 Zhiqiang

梓涵，你喜欢什么样的狗？
Zǐhán, nǐ xǐhuān shénme yàng de gǒu?
Zihan, what kind of dog do you like?
梓涵 Zihan

我最喜欢金毛寻回犬。
Wǒ zuì xǐhuān jīnmáo xúnhuíquǎn.
I like golden retrievers the most.
志强 Zhiqiang

它们确实很可爱。
Tāmen quèshí hěn kě'ài.
They really are cute.
梓涵 Zihan

是的，而且它们很聪明。
Shì de, érqiě tāmen hěn cōngmíng.
Yes, and they are very smart.

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