gwat1鶻鹘
Jyutpinggwat1
Yalegwāt
Definition
A type of turtledove.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a type of bird often associated with turtledoves in traditional literature. It is rarely used in modern daily speech, as most people prefer to use 斑鳩 to describe these birds. Using this character might make your speech sound poetic or archaic.
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zek3隻jekExamples
I saw a turtledove flying in the park.
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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.
