gun3 niu5鸛鳥鹳鸟
Jyutpinggun3 niu5
Yalegun níuh
Definition
A stork.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the large, long-legged wading birds of the Ciconiidae family. Unlike in European folklore where storks are associated with delivering babies, this cultural connection is not native to Hong Kong and is only understood through Western media exposure.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
There are a few storks in the zoo.
Related words
Common phrases
a stork
Grammar color guide
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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.
