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Yalegēung
Definition
Muntjac (a type of small deer), or the surname Qiang.
- muntjac
- the surname Qiang
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How it's used
Primarily encountered as a surname in Hong Kong, often romanized as Keung. While it refers to the muntjac deer in a biological or literary context, most locals will immediately associate the character with the common surname rather than the animal.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this character with 薑, which means ginger, due to their similar appearance and identical pronunciation in Cantonese.
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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.
