gaap3 gwaai2蛤𧊅
Jyutpinggaap3 gwaai2
Yalegaap gwáai
Definition
Frog; a general colloquial name for frogs, especially smaller ones.
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How it's used
Refers to frogs in a colloquial, everyday sense rather than the biological term 青蛙. While 青蛙 is neutral and commonly used in writing, 蛤𧊅 is the word you will hear in casual conversation when pointing at a frog in the wild. It carries a slightly more rustic or informal tone compared to the more standard term.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There are many frogs jumping around in the pond.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蛤乸, which specifically refers to larger, often toad-like frogs. Using 蛤𧊅 is safer for general references, whereas 蛤乸 implies a larger size or a specific type of toad.
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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.
