gwok3㕵

Jyutpinggwok3
Yalegwok
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Definition

The sound of a dog barking.

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How it's used

This is an onomatopoeic word specifically used to mimic the sound of a dog barking. It is often reduplicated as 㕵㕵 to emphasize the repetitive nature of the sound. While it functions as a verb, it is almost exclusively used in informal contexts to describe the action of a dog making noise.

Examples

㕵㕵，。
The dog is barking woof woof, it is so noisy.
喺㕵？
Can you hear a dog barking at the door?

Related words

synonymfai6吠faih

Common phrases

㕵㕵
barking woof woof

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the sound of other animals, as Cantonese has specific onomatopoeia for different species, such as 喵 for cats.

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