jiu6 jing1鷂鷹鹞鹰

Jyutpingjiu6 jing1

Yaleyiuh yīng

Definition

A sparrowhawk.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the bird of prey, but in casual speech, it is often used metaphorically to describe someone with sharp, piercing eyes. It carries a slightly more literary or descriptive feel compared to general terms for birds. It is rarely used in urban settings unless referring to wildlife or nature documentaries.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

go2嗰zek3隻jiu6鷂jing1鷹喺hai2天tin1空hung1飛fei1緊。

That sparrow hawk is flying in the sky.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到go2嗰zek3隻jiu6鷂jing1鷹aa4呀？

Do you see that sparrow hawk?

Common phrases

jat1一zek3隻jiu6鷂jing1鷹

a sparrow hawk

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general terms for eagles or hawks like 老鷹, but 鷂鷹 is more specific to the sparrow hawk species. Avoid using it to describe large eagles found in mountainous regions.