fo1窠

Jyutpingfo1

Yalefō

Definition

Nest, lair, or den; a depression or indentation.

nest, lair, den, or burrow for birds, animals, or insects
a depression, indentation, or cavity

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How it's used

While historically referring to a bird's nest or a burrow, this term is increasingly rare in daily spoken Cantonese. Most speakers prefer the more common term 竇 when referring to a nest, home, or hideout. Using 窠 often carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone that sounds old-fashioned in casual conversation.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei1呢dou6度jau5有go3個zoek2雀fo1窠，m4唔hou2好gaau2搞keoi5佢aa4呀。

There is a bird's nest here, don't mess with it.

nei5你tai2睇haa6下syu6樹soeng6上min6面hai6係mai6咪jau5有go3個fo1窠？

Take a look, is there a nest up in the tree?

Related words

synonymdau6竇dauhsee alsowo1窩wō

Common phrases

zoek2雀fo1窠

bird's nest

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 窩, which is also used for nests but is more commonly associated with the shape of a bowl or a cozy place to sleep. Beginners often misuse 窠 in contexts where 竇 is the standard, natural choice.