Of the ten animal words on this HSK 2 worksheet, only one — 动物 (dòng wù, animal) — is the general term; the other nine name specific creatures, from 猫 (māo, cat) and 狗 (gǒu, dog) to the farm animals kids meet first. This free printable page gives you 田字格 (tián zì gé) tracing grids with pinyin above each character, ready to print or download as a PDF with no signup needed.
What's on the worksheet
The page covers ten HSK 2 animal words drawn from the HSK 3.0 vocabulary lists and matched to SayMei's course weeks. You'll trace and write 动物 (dòng wù, animal), 猫 (māo, cat), 狗 (gǒu, dog), 鱼 (yú, fish), 鸟 (niǎo, bird), and 鸡 (jī, chicken), plus four more farm and domestic animals. A full word table with all ten entries appears below this section.
How to practice
Each word starts with guided strokes in 田字格 grids — trace those first to build muscle memory for stroke order and proportion. Then move to the blank grids and write each character from memory. Say the word aloud as you write: hearing yourself pronounce 猫 or 狗 while your hand forms the strokes helps the character stick. If you need extra space, grab our blank printable 田字格 writing grid paper for unlimited practice.
This worksheet suits HSK 2 learners, parents teaching young beginners, and teachers who want a ready-made handwriting page. Pair it with SayMei's HSK 2 lessons hub page for speaking and listening practice, or try our printable "Colors" worksheet (HSK 2) for another vocabulary set. You can also use the free printable Chinese worksheet generator to build your own pages.
Words on this worksheet: 动物 (dòngwù) — Animal; 猫 (māo) — cat; 狗 (gǒu) — Dog; 鱼 (yú) — fish; 鸟 (niǎo) — bird; 鸡 (jī) — chicken; 马 (mǎ) — Horse; 牛 (niú) — cattle, ox, cow; 羊 (yáng) — sheep; 猪 (zhū) — pig. See also:
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Zodiac Animals.
Hear these words in beginner Mandarin songs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this worksheet free to download as a PDF?
Yes. The Common Animals worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF, with no account or email needed. Press Print / Download PDF: on a computer the PDF opens ready to print or save, and on a phone it goes to your share sheet. A4 or US Letter follows your country.
What level is this worksheet?
It suits learners from about HSK 3. That is an editorial estimate for the Common Animals topic, not an official HSK word list, so a few of its 10 words may be harder. Each word prints with tone-marked pinyin and an English meaning to help.
Can I print copies for my class?
Yes. Print as many copies as you like — it's free. For a class set, press Change the words and open More options to add an answer key, a class line or a dictation page; the Student PDF leaves the key out. Test turns the sheet into a quiz.
Can I change the words or use traditional characters?
Yes. Press Change the words to open this sheet in the generator, then add, remove or replace words, up to 20 per sheet. Set Characters to Traditional to switch the whole sheet to traditional characters; a word with no verified traditional form stays as you typed it.
How should I practice with this worksheet?
Trace the gray guides first, saying each word aloud, then cover the model and write the characters from memory in the blank boxes. Scan the sheet's QR code or open the Practice tab to watch each stroke animate, trace it, then recall it without a guide. Revisit missed words a day or two later.