saa1 jyu2鯊魚鲨鱼
Jyutpingsaa1 jyu2
Yalesā yú
Definition
Shark; a general term for cartilaginous fish that are top marine predators.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological animal, but is also frequently used in the slang term 鯊魚佬 to describe loan sharks or predatory lenders. The term carries a sense of danger and aggression, reflecting its status as an apex predator in local cultural perception.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The shark I saw at Ocean Park was huge.
Are you afraid of encountering a shark in the ocean?
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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.
