transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈshēd-ˈzü, ˈshēt-ˈsü ]
noun
( plural shih tzus also shih tzu )
Usage: often capitalized S&T
Etymology: Chinese (Beijing) shīzi ( gǒu ), from shīzi lion + gǒu dog
Date: 1921
: any of an old Chinese breed of toy dogs that have a square short unwrinkled muzzle, short muscular legs, and a long dense flowing coat