cong1 syu2倉鼠仓鼠
Jyutpingcong1 syu2
Yalechōng syú
Definition
Hamster; a small rodent with a very short tail, often kept as a pet.
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How it's used
People often refer to hamsters simply as 鼠 when the context is clear, but using the full term 倉鼠 is necessary to distinguish them from wild rats or mice. They are popular pets in urban Hong Kong apartments because they require relatively little space compared to cats or dogs.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Do you know what hamsters like to eat?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 倉鼠 with 老鼠, as the latter carries a negative connotation of being a pest or vermin, whereas 倉鼠 is strictly associated with pets.
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