jat1 tau4 …jat1 tau4…一頭…一頭…一头…一头…
Jyutpingjat1 tau4 …jat1 tau4…
Yaleyāt tàuh …jāt tau4…
Definition
One animal... another animal...
colloquialanimals
How it's used
Use this structure to describe the presence of multiple animals in a scene or group. It functions as a formal or literary quantifier pattern that sounds slightly more descriptive than just using the standard measure word 個. It is most commonly applied to larger livestock or wild animals rather than small pets like hamsters.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for small animals or insects, as it sounds unnatural and overly grand. Stick to the standard measure word 隻 for most common animals.
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Grammar guides
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