hoeng2 mei5 se4響尾蛇响尾蛇
Jyutpinghoeng2 mei5 se4
Yalehéung méih sèh
Definition
Rattlesnake; a group of venomous snakes.
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How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation of the English name, reflecting the snake's distinct biological feature of a rattling tail. It is primarily used in scientific or documentary contexts rather than daily life, as rattlesnakes are not native to Hong Kong. When discussing snakes in a local context, people are far more likely to talk about common regional species like the cobra or bamboo snake.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Have you ever seen a rattlesnake in the desert?
A rattlesnake's tail makes a very loud sound.
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Common phrases
rattlesnake venom
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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.
