bik1 sat1壁蝨壁虱
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Definition
Tick; a blood-sucking parasitic arachnid of the family Ixodidae or Argasidae.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the parasitic arachnids found on animals. While it is the standard term, people often use the term 蜱蟲 to be more precise in formal or veterinary contexts. It is frequently used in discussions about pet hygiene and outdoor safety.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There are a lot of ticks on the dog.
How do you remove the ticks from your pet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term for bed bugs, which is 臭蟲 or 蝨. Using 壁蝨 to describe insects found in furniture or bedding is technically incorrect as it implies the animal-borne parasite.
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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.
