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Definition
A nest, lair, or den built by birds, insects, or other animals for shelter.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical structure built by animals for shelter or breeding. While it can metaphorically describe a home or a hideout, it is most commonly used in biological or nature contexts. When referring to a home in a negative or informal sense, it often implies a messy or chaotic living space.
Measure word
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There is a very big bird's nest on that tree.
Do you know where to find a beehive?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 摷 which means to rummage or search through things. Beginners sometimes mix them up due to the similar visual appearance of the characters.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
