co1 niu5雛鳥雏鸟
Jyutpingco1 niu5
Yalechō níuh
Definition
Nestling; fledgling; young chicks.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to birds that have not yet left the nest or are still dependent on their parents for food. While technically accurate in biological contexts, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing bird watching or pet breeding. Most people would simply use 雀仔 to describe young birds in general.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雛妓, which is a completely different term referring to underage prostitution. Because of this, be careful when using the character 雛 in isolation or in unknown compounds.
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Grammar guides
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