dung6 mat6 hok6 gaa1動物學家动物学家
Jyutpingdung6 mat6 hok6 gaa1
Yaleduhng maht hohk gā
Definition
Zoologist; a scientist who studies animals.
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How it's used
Professional titles ending in 家 are borrowed from formal written Chinese and are used in Cantonese exactly as they are in Mandarin. While these terms are perfectly understood in speech, they often sound slightly academic or formal in casual conversation. When talking about someone's profession in a very relaxed setting, people might prefer to describe what the person actually does instead.
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Her childhood dream was to become a zoologist.
Do you know which zoologist is the most famous?
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Common phrases
famous zoologist
senior zoologist
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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.
