diu1鵰雕
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Yaledīu
Definition
Eagle; a general term for large birds of prey in the family Accipitridae.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large birds of prey, often carrying a sense of majesty or power in cultural contexts. It is frequently associated with martial arts literature and historical legends rather than common urban sightings. In casual speech, it is rarely used to describe smaller raptors, which are usually referred to as 鷹.
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zek3隻jekExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雕, which refers to the act of carving or engraving. While they share the same phonetic component, the bird character includes the bird radical at the bottom.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
