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Yaleyìhng fó chùhng
Definition
Firefly; a type of insect known for its bioluminescent tail used to attract mates in summer.
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How it's used
Fireflies are often associated with nostalgia and childhood memories in Hong Kong culture, as they are rarely seen in the urban city center. People usually associate them with clean, rural environments like country parks or remote islands. The term is strictly used for the insect and is not used metaphorically to describe people or other glowing objects.
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It is very romantic to go to the countryside to see fireflies in summer.
Did you ever catch fireflies to play with when you were a kid?
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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.
