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Definition
Sharp claws.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the sharpness of the claws rather than just the anatomy. While it is used for animals like lions or cats, it is also frequently used in fantasy contexts or descriptions of monsters to emphasize danger and lethality. It carries a slightly more dramatic or descriptive tone than simply saying 爪.
Measure word
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The cat stretched out its sharp claws.
Be careful, its sharp claws are very keen.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the claws of a crab or lobster, as those are typically referred to as 鉗. It is reserved for sharp, pointed claws used for scratching or hunting.
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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.
