caau4 jyut6巢穴
Jyutpingcaau4 jyut6
Yalechàauh yuht
Definition
An animal's nest, lair, or burrow; also used figuratively to refer to an enemy's hideout or lair.
- a nest, lair, or burrow of birds, insects, or other animals
- figurativea hideout or lair of enemies, thieves, or bandits
neutralanimalsplaces
How it's used
While primarily used for animal habitats, this term carries a strong negative connotation when applied to humans. It implies a place of illicit activity, conspiracy, or danger, similar to the English word den. It is rarely used to describe a comfortable or neutral home for people.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This is the thieves' hideout, everyone please do not go inside.
Have you found that bird's nest yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a human residence in a neutral or positive way, as it will sound like you are calling the occupants criminals or vermin.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
