pekingese

/,pi:ki'ni:z/ Cách viết khác : (Pekingese) /pi:kiɳ'i:z/

Thân thiện

A woman walks her pekingese in the park.

Definition

Noun: 1. A breed of small dog: A Pekingese is a specific breed of toy dog originating in China. It is characterized by its very small size, short legs, a long, flowing coat, a flat face with a broad muzzle, and a distinctively proud and confident demeanor.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The elderly woman always took her Pekingese for a walk in the park.
  • My aunt breeds Pekingese dogs; they are known for their loyalty.
  • The Pekingese won first prize in the toy dog category at the show.

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun (capitalized): When referring specifically to the breed standard or in formal contexts, the word is often capitalized as "Pekingese."
  • The Pekingese is one of the ancient breeds recognized by the kennel club.

Variants and Related Words

• Peke (noun): A common, informal abbreviation for "Pekingese."
  • She has two adorable Pekes.

Synonyms

• Toy dog: A general category for very small dog breeds.
• Lion dog: A historical and descriptive name for the breed, referencing its mane-like coat.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word Pekingese (often capitalized) can also be an adjective or noun relating to the city of Beijing (formerly Peking), China (e.g., , ). However, in modern English, when used alone, it almost exclusively refers to the dog breed. The demonym for a person from Beijing is now more commonly "Beijingese" or simply "from Beijing."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pekinese
• Pekingese
• Peke