lau4 long6 dung6 mat6流浪動物流浪动物
Jyutpinglau4 long6 dung6 mat6
Yalelàuh lohng duhng maht
Definition
Stray animals.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to animals that have no home and live on the streets, often implying a need for care or rescue. While it is a standard term, people often use the more affectionate term 街貓 or 街狗 when referring specifically to cats or dogs found in the neighborhood. It carries a slightly formal or journalistic tone compared to the more casual ways locals talk about animals they see daily.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There are many stray animals here that need help.
Have you seen the stray animals in this area?
Common phrases
rescue stray animals
adopt stray animals
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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.
