lei4犛
Jyutpinglei4
Yalelèih
Definition
Black ox; a yak.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a black ox or a yak, often used in rural contexts or when describing livestock. It is rarely encountered in urban Hong Kong daily life and is more common in descriptive or literary contexts. When referring to cattle in general, people usually prefer the more common term 牛.
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yak
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Grammar guides
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