Common Meanings
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māo猫
A feline mammal, typically domestic, characterized by a round face, sharp retractable claws, agile movements, and a propensity for catching mice.
这只猫很可爱，它喜欢玩毛线球。
This cat is very cute; it loves to play with yarn balls.
Dialectal: to crouch or hide, often in a sneaky or inconspicuous manner.
他猫在门后，想吓我一跳。
He was hiding behind the door, wanting to scare me.
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máo猫
To bend or stoop at the waist, typically used in the phrase '猫腰' (máoyāo).
他猫着腰，悄悄地走进了房间。
He stooped down, quietly walking into the room.