반려동물

banryeodongmul

noun★Intermediate— companion animal

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.

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

Collocations

traveling with a pet

pet protection law

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

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

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

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

반려

companion

root

동물

animal

root

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