maai4 lung4埋籠埋笼
Jyutpingmaai4 lung4
Yalemàaih lùhng
Definition
To put livestock into a cage or pen.
colloquialanimalsdaily actions
How it's used
This term is specific to the action of livestock or poultry returning to their enclosures at the end of the day. It carries a sense of routine and completion, often used by farmers or those managing small-scale animal husbandry. It is rarely used for pets or animals in a zoo, as it implies a functional, agricultural context.
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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.
