mut3秣
Jyutpingmut3
Yalemut
Definition
Feed a horse with grain; fodder
writtenanimalsdaily actions
How it's used
This term is highly formal and restricted to literary contexts or specific historical descriptions of horse care. In modern daily life, people use 餵 instead of 秣 to describe feeding any animal, including horses. Using this word in a casual conversation will sound archaic or overly poetic.
Examples
maa5 fu1 zing3 hai2 dou6 mut3 maa5
馬伕正喺度秣馬。
The groom is feeding the horse grain right now.
nei5 mut3 zo2 di1 maa5 mei6 aa4
你秣咗啲馬未呀？
Have you fed the horses grain yet?
Related words
Common phrases
mut3 maa5
秣馬
to feed a horse grain
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is rarely used outside of classical literature or historical texts. Using it to describe feeding a pet or farm animal will cause confusion.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
