cou2 sik6 sing3 dung6 mat6草食性動物草食性动物
Jyutpingcou2 sik6 sing3 dung6 mat6
Yalechóu sihk sing duhng maht
Definition
Herbivore; a plant-eating animal.
neutralanimals
How it's used
This term is primarily used in scientific or educational contexts rather than casual daily conversation. While it is the standard translation for herbivore, locals often use more descriptive phrases like 食草動物 or 食齋嘅動物 when speaking informally about animals. It functions as a formal noun phrase that categorizes species based on their diet.
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zung3種jungExamples
Cows are a very typical type of herbivore.
Related words
Common phrases
herbivore zoo area
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the word 齋, which is specifically for human vegetarianism, to describe animals. Stick to 草食性 or 食草 when referring to the biological diet of animals.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
