fei1 syu2飛鼠飞鼠
Jyutpingfei1 syu2
Yalefēi syú
Definition
Flying squirrel or bat.
- flying squirrel
- bat
colloquialanimals
How it's used
While 飛鼠 is a common nickname for bats in casual speech, it is also the literal term for flying squirrels. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the two, as bats are common urban sightings in Hong Kong while flying squirrels are not. Using this term for bats adds a slightly more descriptive or playful tone compared to the standard term 蝙蝠.
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zek3隻jekExamples
I saw a bat flying around at night.
Do you know what kind of animal a flying squirrel is?
Related words
Common phrases
bats appearing or emerging
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 飛機, which sounds somewhat similar but refers to an airplane. Also, be aware that 飛鼠 is not the scientific name for bats, so it might be considered informal or colloquial in a biological context.
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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.
