ngou4螯
Jyutpingngou4
Yalengòuh
Definition
Chelae; the claws, pincers, or crushers of arthropods.
neutralanimalsfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the large, pincer-like limbs found on crustaceans like crabs and lobsters. While it is the precise biological term, many people in casual settings simply use 鉗 to describe the same part of the animal. Using 螯 adds a slightly more descriptive or formal touch when discussing the anatomy of seafood.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 熬, which means to simmer or endure, as they share a similar visual component but are completely unrelated in meaning and pronunciation.
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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.
