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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTea Dog
/ti dɔɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A small to medium-sized breed of dog originating from Japan, known for its fox-like appearance and spirited personality.
"The Shiba Inu is often described as a spirited and confident dog, making it a popular pet." - 2
A breed of dog that is characterized by its curled tail and bold, confident demeanor.
"Many people admire the Shiba Inu for its independent nature and loyalty."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Tea Dog' is a direct translation from the Chinese 'chái quǎn' (柴犬), referring to a breed of dog known as the Shiba Inu. The name originates from the Japanese language, where 'Shiba' means 'brushwood' and 'Inu' means 'dog'. The breed has been known for centuries in Japan, initially used for hunting small game.
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Chien Shiba
Transliteration: ʃjɛ̃ ʃiba
"Le Shiba Inu est un chien très populaire en France."
Shiba Inu
Transliteration: ʃiːba ˈiːnu
"Der Shiba Inu ist bekannt für seine Unabhängigkeit."
Shiba Inu
Transliteration: ʃiba ˈinu
"Il Shiba Inu è un cane molto affettuoso."
Shiba Inu
Transliteration: ʃiba ˈinu
"El Shiba Inu es una raza de perro muy popular en Japón."
Shiba Inu
Transliteration: ʃiba ˈinu
"O Shiba Inu é conhecido por sua personalidade forte."
शिबा इनु
Transliteration: Shiba Inu
"शिबा इनु एक लोकप्रिय कुत्ता है।"
柴犬
Transliteration: chái quǎn
"柴犬是一种非常受欢迎的犬种。"
시바견
Transliteration: siba-gyeon
"시바견은 일본에서 매우 인기 있는 개입니다."
柴犬
Transliteration: Shiba Inu
"柴犬は日本の犬種です。"
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