sang1 mat6生物
Jyutpingsang1 mat6
Yalesāng maht
Definition
Living creature; any living organism including animals, plants, fungi, and microbes.
neutralnatureother
How it's used
Primarily used in academic or formal contexts like school subjects or scientific discussions. When referring to living things in everyday casual conversation, people often use more specific terms like 嘢 or 嘢食 if referring to food, or simply name the specific animal or plant instead of using this broad category.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
There are many different living things in this forest.
Do you know what kind of living creatures are surviving in the deep sea?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person or a pet in a casual setting, as it sounds overly clinical and detached, similar to calling someone a specimen.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
