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Definition
Rhinoceros; a large, thick-skinned land mammal with one or two horns on its snout and short, stout legs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the animal with the iconic horn, though in casual Cantonese it is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who is thick-skinned or stubborn. It is a straightforward noun that does not carry the same cultural baggage as other animal names used in insults.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There are a few rhinoceroses in the zoo.
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Common phrases
rhinoceros horn
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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.
