bou6 sik6捕食
Jyutpingbou6 sik6
Yalebouh sihk
Definition
To prey on; to hunt and kill other animals for food.
neutralanimalsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of hunting for sustenance rather than just chasing or catching prey. It is a formal term often found in nature documentaries or biology contexts, so using it in casual conversation about domestic pets or humans can sound overly dramatic or scientific.
Examples
This kind of snake really likes to hunt at night.
Have you ever seen how eagles hunt for food?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe human activities like grocery shopping or searching for a restaurant, as it strictly implies the biological behavior of predators in the wild.
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