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small animals
A counter for small to medium-sized animals such as fish, insects, cats, dogs, etc. Not used for birds or rabbits.
匹 is the counter for small to medium-sized animals such as fish, insects, cats, and dogs.
WHAT IT COUNTS:
- Small animals: 猫, 犬, 魚, 虫
- NOT used for: birds (羽), large animals like horses/cows (頭), or rabbits (羽)
SOUND CHANGES:
The initial consonant changes depending on the preceding number:
QUESTION FORM:
何匹 — how many (animals)?