hung4 luk6雄鹿
Jyutpinghung4 luk6
Yalehùhng luhk
Definition
A buck; a male deer.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a male deer, distinguishing it from the general term 鹿. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing biology or nature documentaries, as most people simply use 鹿 to describe any deer they encounter.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
That buck is running very fast in the forest.
Related words
Common phrases
buck antlers
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Grammar guides
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