毛毛虫
máomáochóng
Caterpillar
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How to say “caterpillar” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for caterpillar is 毛毛虫, written in pinyin as máomáochóng. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
Example sentence
我喜欢毛毛虫。
Wǒ xǐhuān máomáochóng.
I like the caterpillar.
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