lung4 sat1龍蝨龙虱
Jyutpinglung4 sat1
Yalelùhng sāt
Definition
A diving beetle of the family Dytiscidae.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the aquatic beetle family Dytiscidae, which are often found in freshwater ponds or rice paddies. While they are considered a traditional snack in some parts of Southern China, they are rarely seen in modern urban Hong Kong markets. The term is most frequently used by older generations who have memories of catching them in the countryside.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Did you ever catch diving beetles to play with when you were a kid?
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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.
