paa4 cung4爬蟲爬虫
Jyutpingpaa4 cung4
Yalepàh chùhng
Definition
Reptile; a class of vertebrates including birds, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, and turtles.
neutralanimals
How it's used
This term is primarily used in scientific or educational contexts rather than in casual daily conversation. When referring to specific animals like snakes or turtles, locals almost always use the specific animal name instead of the general category. It is common to see this word in pet shop signage or biology textbooks.
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zung3種jungExamples
He really likes keeping reptiles as pets.
Do you know which type of reptile lives the longest?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the computer term for a web crawler, which is also written as 爬蟲 in some technical contexts. In a casual conversation about pets, using this term might sound slightly clinical or overly formal.
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