jing4螢萤
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Definition
Firefly, or a dim, faint light.
- firefly
- faint, dim light
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How it's used
Rarely used as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese, as it is almost exclusively found in compound words like 螢火蟲 or 螢光. It functions primarily as a morpheme representing bioluminescence or faint light. When referring to the insect, always use the full term 螢火蟲 rather than just 螢.
Examples
There are a few fireflies flying in the bushes.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
