lau4 long6 gau2流浪狗
Jyutpinglau4 long6 gau2
Yalelàuh lohng gáu
Definition
Stray dog; a homeless dog with no owner that wanders around.
colloquialanimals
How it's used
Refers specifically to dogs that lack a home or owner, often found wandering in parks or industrial areas. While it is the standard term, people sometimes use the more empathetic term 浪浪 when discussing animal welfare or rescue efforts on social media.
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zek3隻jekExamples
That stray dog looks like it is very hungry.
Have you seen any stray dogs hanging around this area yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using the word 乞兒 to describe stray dogs, as that is a derogatory term specifically for human beggars and would be highly offensive if applied to animals.
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Grammar guides
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