leoi4驢驴
Jyutpingleoi4
Yalelèuih
Definition
Donkey; an equine mammal domesticated for draft work and meat.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning as a farm animal, this term is frequently used in metaphors to describe someone who is stubborn or unintelligent. It carries a stronger, more blunt tone than calling someone stubborn directly. When used in this way, it often implies the person is being difficult or refusing to listen to reason.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There is a donkey in the zoo.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 騾, which refers to a mule, the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. While they look somewhat similar, they are distinct animals in Cantonese terminology.
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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.
