jing1 mou5鸚鵡鹦鹉
Jyutpingjing1 mou5
Yaleyīng móuh
Definition
Parrot; a type of bird often with brightly colored feathers, some of which can mimic human speech.
colloquialanimals
How it's used
Parrots are frequently kept as pets in Hong Kong, and the term is often used in the context of mimicry. When referring to someone who mindlessly repeats what others say, people use the term 鸚鵡學舌 to describe that behavior.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Do you know where they sell parrots?
Related words
Common phrases
parroting someone
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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.
