hoi2 tyun4海豚
Jyutpinghoi2 tyun4
Yalehói tyùhn
Definition
Dolphin; a marine mammal with a pointed snout and a streamlined grayish-white body.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the aquatic mammal, often associated with the famous pink dolphins found in the waters near Lantau Island. When discussing these local animals, people frequently use the term 中華白海豚 to be more precise.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
There are dolphin shows to watch at Ocean Park.
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Chinese white dolphin
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Grammar guides
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