gau2 sat1狗蝨狗虱
Jyutpinggau2 sat1
Yalegáu sāt
Definition
Dog flea; a flea that hops onto dogs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, jumping parasites that infest dogs and can easily spread to carpets or furniture. While technically a biological term, it is most frequently heard in casual conversation when discussing pet hygiene or the discomfort of a pet. It carries a slightly negative or urgent tone, as finding them usually prompts immediate action like bathing the pet or cleaning the house.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The dog is scratching all the time, does it have dog fleas?
The dog at home has fleas, and now they are all over the house.
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Common phrases
to have an infestation of dog fleas
to catch or remove dog fleas
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蝨, which is a general term for lice or bedbugs. Using 狗蝨 to describe human head lice is incorrect and would be confusing, as human lice are usually referred to as 頭蝨.
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