baak6 gaap2白鴿白鸽
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Yalebaahk gáap
Definition
White dove, often symbolic of peace.
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How it's used
While literally meaning white dove, this term is often used in casual conversation to refer to pigeons in general, regardless of their actual color. It serves as the standard, neutral way to describe the bird in urban settings like public squares or parks.
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There are many white doves flying over there in the park.
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Common phrases
to feed white doves
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
