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Definition
To herd; to graze; to pasture livestock.
neutralanimalsdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of tending to livestock in an open field or pasture. While technically correct, it is rarely used in daily urban Hong Kong life and carries a somewhat formal or literary tone. Most speakers would use simpler verbs like 睇住 or 照顧 when discussing animals in a general sense.
Examples
They herd cattle and sheep on the grassland every day.
Do you know who is responsible for herding these sheep?
Related words
Common phrases
herding cattle and sheep
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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.
