muk6 joeng4 gau2牧羊狗
Jyutpingmuk6 joeng4 gau2
Yalemuhk yèuhng gáu
Definition
Sheepdog; any breed of dog traditionally kept to help herd sheep.
colloquialanimals
How it's used
Refers specifically to breeds historically bred for herding livestock, such as Border Collies or Old English Sheepdogs. While technically accurate, many local owners simply use the English loanword 牧羊犬 or refer to specific breeds by their English names when discussing pets in urban settings.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
This sheep dog is very smart and knows how to help herd sheep.
Where did you buy your sheep dog from?
Related words
Common phrases
train a sheep dog
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
