keoi4鴝鸲
Jyutpingkeoi4
Yalekèuih
Definition
Bound form used in the names of various birds.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in formal biological or ornithological contexts to classify specific bird families. It rarely appears in daily speech unless one is discussing bird species names like 鴝鵒. In casual conversation, people will simply use the generic term 雀 or the specific common name of the bird.
Examples
The myna is also called the crested myna, have you seen one before?
This type of bird belongs to the thrush family and rarely appears in the city.
Related words
Common phrases
crested myna
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Grammar guides
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