gam1 si1 zoek3金絲雀金丝雀
Jyutpinggam1 si1 zoek3
Yalegām sī jeuk
Definition
Canary; a small songbird commonly kept as a pet, with feathers in colors like yellow, orange, brown, black, white, or red.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the domesticated songbird known for its bright yellow plumage and melodic voice. While it is a common pet, the term is also occasionally used metaphorically in social or political contexts to describe someone who acts as an early warning signal for danger, similar to the historical use of canaries in coal mines.
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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.
