mei5 zau1 paau3美洲豹
Jyutpingmei5 zau1 paau3
Yaleméih jāu paau
Definition
Jaguar; a large wild cat native to the Americas.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the species native to the Americas, distinct from the leopard found in Africa and Asia. It is often confused with the leopard due to their similar spotted patterns, but the jaguar is physically more robust and has a more powerful bite force.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The jaguar at the zoo is really big.
Do you know the difference between a jaguar and a leopard?
Related words
Common phrases
the spots of a jaguar
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 花豹, which is the general term for a leopard. While they look similar, they are biologically distinct and inhabit different continents.
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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.
