jau3 cung4幼蟲幼虫
Jyutpingjau3 cung4
Yaleyau chùhng
Definition
Larva; a newly hatched insect or animal in its early development stage.
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How it's used
Scientific terminology like 幼蟲 is often used in educational or biological contexts rather than everyday casual conversation. While it is the standard term for larvae, people might simply refer to them as 蟲 if the specific developmental stage is not the focus of the discussion.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
These larvae will turn into butterflies very soon.
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Common phrases
insect larva
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
