se6 syu2麝鼠
Jyutpingse6 syu2
Yaleseh syú
Definition
Muskrat; a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent.
neutralanimals
How it's used
This term is a direct biological translation used primarily in academic or formal contexts. Most local speakers are unfamiliar with the animal as it is not native to Hong Kong, so it is rarely used in daily conversation.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The muskrats here really like to move around by the water.
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