gau2 mei5 suk1狗尾粟
Jyutpinggau2 mei5 suk1
Yalegáu méih sūk
Definition
Foxtail millet.
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How it's used
Most people in Hong Kong simply call this 小米 in daily life. Using the term 狗尾粟 sounds more specific or traditional, often appearing in contexts related to health food or traditional Chinese medicine. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless you are specifically discussing grains or bird feed.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
foxtail millet congee
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 狗尾草, which is a common weed known as foxtail grass. While the names are similar, one is a grain for consumption and the other is a plant you would find growing on the side of the road.
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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.
