ngai4蜺

Jyutpingngai4

Yalengàih

Definition

Japanese cicada.

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How it's used

While this character is technically used for cicadas, it is extremely rare in daily speech. Most Hong Kongers will use the common term 蟬 to refer to any type of cicada, regardless of the species. You will almost never hear this specific character used in casual conversation.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

le1呢zek3隻ngai4蜺giu3叫dak1得hou2好daai6大seng1聲aa4呀。

This cicada is chirping really loudly.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到syu6樹soeng6上min6面jau5有zek3隻ngai4蜺？

Do you see a cicada on the tree?

Related words

synonymsim4蟬sìmh

Common phrases

ngai4蜺ming4鳴

cicada chirping

Common mistake

Using this character in conversation will likely confuse native speakers, as it is not part of the standard vocabulary for insects. Stick to 蟬 to ensure you are understood.