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Practice both recognizing the character and using it in simple sentences.","In Chinese culture, cats are often seen as symbols of good fortune and are believed to bring wealth and prosperity to households. The popular phrase '招财猫' (zhāo cái māo), or 'beckoning cat,' is often found in shops to attract customers.",[680,683,686],{"a":681,"q":682},"The correct measure word for cats is 只 (zhī), so you would say 一只猫 for 'one cat.'","What is the correct measure word for cats?",{"a":684,"q":685},"You say '我有一只猫' (wǒ yǒu yī zhī māo).","How do you say 'I have a cat' in Chinese?",{"a":687,"q":688},"Yes, one common idiom is '猫哭老鼠' (māo kū lǎo shǔ), meaning to feign sympathy, literally 'the cat cries for the mouse.'","Are there any idioms involving cats in Chinese?","Learners often confuse 猫 (cat) with other animals like 狗 (dog) or make errors with the measure word. 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