cung2 mat6 dim3寵物店宠物店
Jyutpingcung2 mat6 dim3
Yalechúng maht dim
Definition
Pet shop; a store that sells pets and pet supplies.
colloquialanimalsplaces
How it's used
People often use this term to refer specifically to shops that sell live animals like puppies or kittens. If a store focuses only on supplies and food, locals might prefer calling it a 寵物用品店 to be more precise. It is very common to see these shops clustered together in specific districts like Mong Kok.
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gaan1間gānExamples
The cat food at this pet shop is very expensive.
Do you know where there is a pet shop open so late?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 獸醫診所, which is a veterinary clinic. While some shops might offer grooming services, they are not medical facilities.
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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.
