hok6貉
Jyutpinghok6
Yalehohk
Definition
Raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides); a canid species closely related to foxes, commonly called raccoon dog.
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How it's used
The term is primarily used in biological or formal contexts rather than daily conversation. Most people in Hong Kong are more familiar with the term 狸貓 when referring to this animal, especially due to its frequent appearance in Japanese folklore and pop culture.
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zek3隻jekExamples
So that animal is called a raccoon dog.
Related words
Common phrases
birds of a feather; people of the same bad ilk
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 貉 with 浣熊 because of their similar facial markings. Remember that 浣熊 is a raccoon, which is a different species entirely.
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