fung1 dau3蜂竇蜂窦
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Definition
A beehive; a wasp nest.
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How it's used
The term 蜂竇 is used for both natural beehives and wasp nests. It carries a sense of danger, as it is commonly associated with the risk of being swarmed or stung. In metaphorical contexts, it can describe a place that is extremely busy or chaotic, similar to the English expression "a hornet's nest."
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蜂巢, which is the more formal or biological term for a honeycomb. While 蜂巢 is understood, 蜂竇 is the preferred word in everyday spoken Cantonese to describe the physical structure where bees live.
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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.
