How to Say "Rabbit" in Chinese

兔子

tùzi

The Chinese word for rabbit is 兔子 (tùzi). Wiktionary also lists 白兔 (báitù).

Meaning: mammal (noun)

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“rabbit” in Chinese
Chinese	Romanization (Wiktionary)
兔子	tùzi
白兔	báitù

The word refers to the mammal known as a rabbit.

While 兔子 is the general term for any rabbit, 白兔 (báitù) specifically refers to a white rabbit and is often used in more poetic or literary contexts.

tùzi

The Jade Rabbit 玉兔 is a mythical creature believed to live on the moon and pound the elixir of immortality with a mortar and pestle.
In many lunar calendar celebrations, the rabbit is one of the twelve zodiac animals, making the word inseparable from yearly fortune and character traits.
There is a traditional belief that the rabbit is a symbol of longevity and health in some Chinese folk customs.

她像兔子一样胆小。
She is timid like a rabbit.
This sentence shows how to use 兔子 in a simile to describe being timid.
Tatoeba #13278112 by Enzo, translation #10743865 by Danika_Dakika
兔子长着长长的耳朵和短短的尾巴。
A rabbit has long ears and a short tail.
This sentence uses 兔子 to describe the physical characteristics of the animal.
Tatoeba #1862599 by sadhen, translation #2117 by Zifre
避免在兔子旁邊突然做出動作，以免嚇到牠們。
Avoid sudden movements around the rabbit, they can startle them.
This sentence provides a warning about making sudden movements around a 兔子.
Tatoeba #13858733 by LeviHighway, translation #11892998 by Amastan
小明喜欢养许多兔子。
Little Ming likes to raise many rabbits.
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Zhiqiang and Jiayi are at a pet store.

志强 Zhiqiang

你看，这只兔子好可爱！
Nǐ kàn, zhè zhī tùzi hǎo kě'ài!
Look, this rabbit is so cute!
佳怡 Jiayi

我也喜欢，它的毛很软。
Wǒ yě xǐhuan, tā de máo hěn ruǎn.
I like it too, its fur is very soft.
志强 Zhiqiang

你想养一只兔子吗？
Nǐ xiǎng yǎng yì zhī tùzi ma?
Do you want to have a rabbit?
佳怡 Jiayi

我想，但我得问问我爸爸。
Wǒ xiǎng, dàn wǒ děi wèn wen wǒ bàba.
I do, but I have to ask my dad.

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