man1 zi2蚊子
Jyutpingman1 zi2
Yalemān jí
Definition
Mosquito
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How it's used
While 蚊子 is understood by Cantonese speakers, it is considered a Mandarin loanword and is rarely used in daily speech. The native Cantonese term is simply 蚊. Using the two-character version can sound slightly formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese.
Measure word
zek3隻jekRelated words
Common mistake
Do not use 蚊子 in casual conversation as it sounds unnatural. Stick to the single character 蚊 for all spoken contexts.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
