sau3 lip6狩獵狩猎
Jyutpingsau3 lip6
Yalesau lihp
Definition
To hunt; to chase and kill wild animals for human use.
writtenanimalsdaily actions
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, academic, or literary contexts rather than daily conversation. In modern Hong Kong, hunting is strictly regulated or prohibited, so the word often appears in historical accounts, documentaries, or discussions about wildlife conservation. For casual speech, people would likely use descriptive phrases like 去捉動物 instead.
Examples
They really liked to go hunting in the forest in the past.
Do you know where it is legal to hunt?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe catching small pets or insects, but it specifically implies the act of hunting wild animals for food, sport, or survival. It is not appropriate for everyday activities like catching a stray cat or swatting a fly.
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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.
