coeng4 geng2 luk2長頸鹿长颈鹿
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Yalechèuhng géng lúk
Definition
Giraffe; the tallest living terrestrial animal, native to Africa and characterized by an extremely long neck and legs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the animal with the exceptionally long neck. While it is a standard biological term, it is frequently used in casual conversation when visiting zoos or discussing wildlife with children.
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The giraffe at the zoo is so cute.
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Common phrases
to see giraffes
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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.
