mei5 jan4 jyu4美人魚美人鱼
Jyutpingmei5 jan4 jyu4
Yaleméih yàhn yùh
Definition
Mermaid; a legendary sea creature with the upper body of a beautiful woman and the tail of a fish.
colloquialpeoplenature
How it's used
Refers specifically to the Western mythical creature with a human upper body and fish tail. When describing a person who is an excellent swimmer, locals often use the term 水魚 instead, though this can also mean a person who is easily cheated.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The mermaid in the fairy tale is so beautiful.
Did you ever imagine yourself being a mermaid when you were small?
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Common phrases
mermaid story
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
