lou4蟧
Jyutpinglou4
Yalelòuh
Definition
A spider, or a type of small cicada.
- spider (short for 蠄蟧 kam4 lou4)
- a type of small cicada
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How it's used
While 蟧 is a valid character for spider, it is almost exclusively used as part of the disyllabic word 蠄蟧 in daily speech. Using it as a standalone character is rare and may sound slightly archaic or dialectal depending on the speaker's background. Most people will simply say 蠄蟧 to avoid ambiguity.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
spider web
Common mistake
Do not confuse 蟧 with 蠄蟧, as the latter is the standard term for spider in Cantonese. Using 蟧 alone might confuse listeners who are not familiar with the specific character usage.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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