cung4 zoi1蟲災虫灾
Jyutpingcung4 zoi1
Yalechùhng jōi
Definition
Insect infestation; a disaster caused by swarms of insects disrupting the ecosystem.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large scale agricultural or ecological damage caused by pests rather than just finding a few bugs in the house. It is most frequently used in news reports or discussions regarding farming and food security. When talking about a few insects in a home, people prefer using terms like 曱甴 or 蟻患.
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There is an insect infestation at the farm this year, and all the vegetables have died.
Do you know how to prevent an insect infestation?
Related words
Common phrases
outbreak of insect infestation
prevent insect infestation
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a small number of insects in a room, as it implies a massive, destructive event affecting crops or nature.
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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.
