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Definition
Paramesotriton; a genus of salamander or newt about ten to twenty centimeters long with a flat head and a ridged back.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the Hong Kong newt, a protected species often found in local streams and reservoirs. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing local wildlife or hiking experiences. Because it is a formal biological name, most people might simply refer to it as 蠑螈 when speaking generally.
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Do you know where salamanders like to live?
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Common phrases
Hong Kong newt
Common mistake
Many learners confuse this with other lizard-like creatures, but it is strictly an amphibian. Ensure you do not use it to describe a common house gecko, which is usually called 簷蛇.
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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.
