pan4 lam4 zyut6 zung2 dung6 mat6瀕臨絕種動物濒临绝种动物
Jyutpingpan4 lam4 zyut6 zung2 dung6 mat6
Yalepàhn làhm jyuht júng duhng maht
Definition
An endangered species of animal.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, scientific, or educational contexts rather than casual daily chatter. It functions as a compound noun phrase that is descriptive and objective. When discussing these animals in a more relaxed way, people often just refer to specific animals by name or use general terms like 保護動物.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
We need to protect endangered species.
Which ones are endangered species?
Common phrases
endangered species protection
endangered species list
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
