joek6 man1瘧蚊疟蚊
Jyutpingjoek6 man1
Yaleyeuhk mān
Definition
Anopheles; a genus of mosquito that transmits malaria.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing health or biology. Most people simply use the general term 蚊 when referring to any mosquito they encounter. It is specifically associated with the transmission of 瘧疾 in medical or educational contexts.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There are many Anopheles mosquitoes here, be careful.
Do you know that Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria?
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Common phrases
transmit malaria
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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.
