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  4. 반려동물

반려동물

banryeodongmul
companion animal

나는 반려동물을 키우는 것을 좋아해요.

I like keeping companion animals.


general

An animal kept for companionship rather than work or food production.

고양이는 많은 사람들이 반려동물로 선택하는 인기 있는 동물이에요.

Cats are a popular choice as companion animals for many people.

Common companion animals include dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds.

Collocations

반려동물 키우기keeping a pet반려동물 보호pet care반려동물 병원animal hospital

Synonyms

애완동물반려생물

Antonyms

가축야생동물

Related Phrases

반려동물과 함께 여행하기phrase
traveling with a pet
반려동물 보호법phrase
pet protection law

Pro Tip

Common Companion Animals

Dogs and cats are the most popular companion animals in Korea.

Gold Rule

Responsible Pet Ownership

Ensure your companion animal is well-cared for and follows local regulations.

Word Origin

Composed of 반려 (companion) + 동물 (animal).

Usage Notes

The term emphasizes the animal's role as a companion rather than a working animal or livestock.

Word Breakdown

반려
companion
root
+
동물
animal
root
한영사전
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