fu4鳧凫
Jyutpingfu4
Yalefùh
Definition
Mallard or wild duck; also to swim or float.
- mallard; wild duck
- to swim; to float
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How it's used
Literary and formal in nature, this character is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese. Most speakers prefer the common term 野鴨 to describe the bird. Using this word in casual conversation might sound overly poetic or archaic.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
There are a few mallards swimming on the lake.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 浮, which means to float, even though they share a similar visual component. They are not interchangeable in modern usage.
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Grammar guides
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