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I didn't grow up with pets, but I live alone and figured a dog might be good for me. His name is Drexl, and he's a shih-tzu.
Marsha Thomason

Meaning of "shih-tzu" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHIH-TZU

From Chinese, literally: lion.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SHIH-TZU

shih-tzu  [ˈʃiːˈtsuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHIH-TZU

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determiner
exclamation
Shih-Tzu is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHIH-TZU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

shih-tzu

Shih Tzu

A shih tzu is a toy dog breed weighing 5–7.25 kilograms with long silky hair. The breed originated in China. Shih Tzu were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969. The name is both singular and plural. A Tricolor Shih Tzu in show coat. The Shih Tzu is a small, sturdy little dog with a short muzzle and large dark eyes. With a soft and long double coat, it stands no more than 26.7 cm at the withers and with an ideal weight of 4.5 to 7.3 kg. Drop ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any color, though white and with blazes of white are frequently seen. The Shih Tzu is slightly longer than tall, and bigger dogs ideally should carry themselves "with distinctly arrogant carriage". A very noticeable feature is the under-bite, which is required in the breed standard. The traditional long silky coat, which reaches the floor, requires daily brushing to avoid tangles. Because of their long coat and fast-growing hair, regular grooming is necessary, which may be costly and should be considered when looking forward to having this dog breed.

Definition of shih-tzu in the English dictionary

The definition of shih-tzu in the dictionary is a small dog of a breed derived from crossing the Pekingese and the Tibetan apso. It has a long straight dense coat and carries its tail curled over its back.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHIH-TZU


Chuang-tzu
ˈtʃwæŋ ˈtsuː
Hamamatsu
ˌhæməˈmætsuː
jiujitsu
dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː
jiujutsu
dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː
jujitsu
dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː
jujutsu
dʒuːˈdʒɪtsuː
keiretsu
kiːˈrɛtsuː
Lao-tzu
ˈlaʊˈtsuː
Mo-tzu
ˈməʊˈtsuː
ninjutsu
nɪnˈdʒʌtsuː
shiatsu
ˌʃiːˈætsuː
shiatzu
ˌʃiːˈætsuː
Takamatsu
ˌtækəˈmætsuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHIH-TZU

shiftless
shiftlessly
shiftlessness
shiftstick
shiftwork
shifty
shifty-eyed
shifty-looking
shigella
shigellosis
Shihchiachuang
Shihkiachwang
Shiism
shiitake
shiitake mushroom
Shiite
Shiitic
Shijiazhuang
shikar
shikaree

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHIH-TZU

kanzu
kudzu
Mazu
ponzu
yuzu

Synonyms and antonyms of shih-tzu in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «shih-tzu» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHIH-TZU

Find out the translation of shih-tzu to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shih-tzu from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shih-tzu» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

石姿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

shih -tzu
570 millions of speakers

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shih-tzu
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Shih - Tzu
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

شيه تزو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ши-тцу
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

shih -tzu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শিহ-জু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

shih -tzu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shih-tzu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Shih-Tzu
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シーズー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Shih 손자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shih-tzu
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

shih -tzu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஷிஹ்-சூ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शिह-त्झू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Shih-Tzu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

shih - tzu
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

shih -tzu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ши - тцу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

shih -tzu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

shih - tzu
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

shih -tzu
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

shih - tzu
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

shih - tzu
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHIH-TZU»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHIH-TZU» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shih-tzu

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Famous quotes and sentences with the word shih-tzu.
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Marsha Thomason
I didn't grow up with pets, but I live alone and figured a dog might be good for me. His name is Drexl, and he's a shih-tzu.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHIH-TZU»

Discover the use of shih-tzu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shih-tzu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Shih Tzu For Dummies
Or do you already own one? This guide helps you decide, giving you all the basics on the breed.
Eve Adamson, 2011
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The Essential Shih Tzu
Packed with interesting sidebars, the books discuss bringing your new pet home; the optimal way to feed your pet; and how to properly groom your pet.
Howell Book House, 1999
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Shih Tzu: Your Happy Healthy Pet
This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Shih Tzu, including: An in-depth look at the Shih Tzu temperament The fascinating history of the breed Tips for selecting a Shih Tzu ...
Jo Ann White, 2010
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Training Your Shih Tzu
(back cover) BARRON'S Training Your Dog Series Books in this series speak exclusively to the task of dog training and tell you what you need to know about the distinctive traits of individual breeds.
Joan Hustace Walker, 2009
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Shih Tzu
Whether you're planning to acquire a Shih Tzu or have just purchased one, this book will start you off on the right track.
Sharon Vanderlip, 2009
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Shih Tzu: Everything about Purchase, Care, Nutrition, and ...
Your Shih Tzu puppy should eat the equivalent of 5 to 10 percent of its body weight per day. Divide this amount of food into three feedings per day using the same feeding schedule as the breeder. Any changes you make in your puppy's diet, ...
Jaime J. Sucher, 2000
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A new owner's guide to shih tzu
JoAnn Regelman is hailed as one of America's most successful breeders of Shih Tzu. Fellow breeders and judges have recognized the Regel Shih Tzu for their outstanding type and gorgeous faces.
Joanne Regelman, 1996
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Shih Tzu: Lion Dog
Describes the origins, physical appearance, personality traits, and other characteristics of shih tzus.
Joyce L. Markovics, 2010
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The Shih Tzu Handbook
Titles in the Pet Handbooks series are filled with detailed pet-care advice and feature vivid color photos as well as instructive line art. All Barron's Pet Handbooks are written by experienced breeders, trainers, and veterinarians.
Sharon Lynn Vanderlip, 2004
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The Shih Tzu
In this day and age, children and young adults need every advantage they can get from their education.
Karen Schweitzer, 2009

NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHIH-TZU»

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Dozens of dogs rescued from hoarding situation in Cleveland
Investigators received complaints about the smell coming from a local home, when they investigated the claim, they found 33 Shih-Tzu's inside. Rescuers say ... «fox8.com, Apr 15»

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