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Definition
Bees, wasps, and related insects of the order Hymenoptera.
- any bee, wasp, or hornet
- specifically, honeybee
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How it's used
While 蜂 serves as a general term for bees and wasps, it is rarely used alone in casual conversation to refer to a specific insect. Most speakers prefer to be more precise by using 蜜蜂 for honey bees or 黃蜂 for wasps. Using the general term can sound slightly formal or scientific, similar to saying 'hymenopteran' in English.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 蜂 with 蜜蜂. If you just say 蜂, people might be unsure if you are talking about a harmless bee or a dangerous wasp, so it is safer to specify the type.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
