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Definition
Viper or pit viper; a type of venomous snake.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to vipers, a group of venomous snakes known for their long, hinged fangs. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation and is almost exclusively encountered in biology textbooks, nature documentaries, or formal descriptions of wildlife. When speaking about snakes in general, people simply use 蛇.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This kind of viper is very poisonous, please don't go so close.
Do you know where vipers appear?
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Common phrases
viper
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe snakes in general, as it is a specific biological classification rather than a common term for any snake.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
