gwai3 lam4 soeng1 si1桂林相思
Jyutpinggwai3 lam4 soeng1 si1
Yalegwai làhm sēung sī
Definition
Red-billed leiothrix (a type of songbird).
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How it's used
This name is specific to the bird species known for its vibrant plumage and melodic song. It is commonly kept as a pet in traditional bird-keeping culture in Hong Kong. The name highlights the bird's aesthetic appeal and its historical popularity among local bird enthusiasts.
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He keeps a Red-billed Leiothrix at home.
This Red-billed Leiothrix is singing very loudly.
Related words
Common phrases
keep a Red-billed Leiothrix
listen to a Red-billed Leiothrix sing
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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.
