hung4 ji5 bei1紅耳鵯红耳鹎
Jyutpinghung4 ji5 bei1
Yalehùhng yíh bēi
Definition
Red-whiskered bulbul; a common local bird characterized by a tall crest on its head.
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How it's used
This bird is one of the most common avian species found in urban Hong Kong, often seen hopping around residential estates or parks. Its distinctive high crest and red patch behind the eyes make it easily identifiable even for casual observers. Locals often refer to it simply as 烏嘴仔 due to its dark beak and lively behavior.
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There is a red-whiskered bulbul on that tree in the park.
Common phrases
the call of a red-whiskered bulbul
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
