cung4 syu2松鼠
Jyutpingcung4 syu2
Yalechùhng syú
Definition
Squirrel; a rodent characterized by its long, bushy tail.
neutralanimals
How it's used
Refers specifically to the animal with the bushy tail, but is occasionally used metaphorically to describe someone who is restless or constantly moving around. It is a straightforward noun that does not carry the same cultural weight or idiomatic baggage as other animal names in Cantonese.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There is a squirrel running past in the park.
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Common phrases
squirrel tail
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