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Jyutpingsaa1 pei4 gau2
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Definition
Shar Pei; a breed of dog characterized by heavily wrinkled skin, especially on the face.
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How it's used
The name literally translates to sand skin dog, referring to the rough, sandpaper-like texture of their coat. While they are famous for their loose, wrinkled skin, these folds are most prominent when the dogs are puppies and tend to smooth out as they mature into adults. They are often associated with a calm and stoic temperament, which contrasts with their somewhat grumpy facial expression.
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That Shar-pei looks like it's very unhappy.
Does your Shar-pei at home like to sleep a lot?
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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.
