baan1 dim2 gau2斑點狗斑点狗
Jyutpingbaan1 dim2 gau2
Yalebāan dím gáu
Definition
Dalmatian; a breed of dog characterized by having black spots on its body.
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How it's used
This term is the standard way to refer to the breed in Hong Kong. It is a direct description of the dog's appearance, as 斑點 means spot and 狗 means dog. You will rarely hear the English name used in casual conversation.
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Common phrases
to keep a Dalmatian
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