seoi2 caat3水獺水獭
Jyutpingseoi2 caat3
Yaleséui chaat
Definition
Otter; an aquatic mammal that often floats on its back and feeds on fish, shellfish, and frogs.
neutralanimals
How it's used
Refers specifically to the animal and is rarely used in metaphorical contexts. Unlike some other animals that have colloquial nicknames, this term is standard and used in both formal and informal settings.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Are there otters to see at Ocean Park?
That otter is floating on the water surface with its belly up.
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Common phrases
otter pup
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Grammar guides
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