fuk1 ngaan5複眼复眼
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Definition
Compound eye; the visual organ of insects and crustaceans, composed of many small light-sensitive units.
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How it's used
Scientific terminology like this is often borrowed directly from written Chinese into spoken Cantonese without modification. It functions primarily in educational or biological contexts, as everyday speech rarely requires specific anatomical descriptions of insects.
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zek3隻jekExamples
How do insects see things with their compound eyes?
This beetle has a pair of very large compound eyes.
Related words
Common phrases
a pair of compound eyes
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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.
