se4 hok3蛇殼蛇壳
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Yalesèh hok
Definition
Shed snakeskin; the outer layer of skin shed by a snake during growth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the dry, papery skin left behind after a snake molts. While it is a biological term, it is also frequently encountered in traditional Chinese medicine contexts where the skin is collected for its purported health benefits.
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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.
