jyu4 fu1漁夫渔夫
Jyutpingjyu4 fu1
Yaleyùh fū
Definition
Fisherman; a person who catches or breeds fish for a living.
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How it's used
While 漁夫 is the standard term for a fisherman, it is often used in literary or descriptive contexts rather than in casual daily conversation. When referring to someone who fishes as a hobby or a casual activity, Cantonese speakers are more likely to use 釣魚佬, which carries a more informal and sometimes slightly humorous tone.
Measure word
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That fisherman goes out to sea to catch fish very early every day.
Related words
Common phrases
go out to sea to catch fish
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
