hung4 maau1熊貓熊猫
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Definition
Giant panda.
Example
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How it's used
People often use the term to describe someone with dark circles under their eyes, similar to the English expression. While it is the standard name for the giant panda, it is distinct from 小熊貓, which refers to the red panda.
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Are there any pandas to see at Ocean Park?
Related words
Common phrases
dark circles under the eyes
Common mistake
Do not confuse 熊貓 with 小熊貓, as they are biologically different animals despite the similar name.
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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.
