seon4鶉鹑
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Definition
Quail.
neutralfooddim sum
How it's used
The character 鵪鶉 is almost exclusively used in the context of food, specifically referring to the bird or its eggs. In everyday speech, it is frequently paired with 蛋 to refer to the common snack found in dim sum or hot pot. Outside of culinary contexts, the term is rarely used to describe the animal in a biological or pet-keeping sense.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Do you sell quail eggs here?
I really like eating quail.
Related words
Common phrases
quail egg
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the character with other bird names due to the common radical, but 鵪鶉 is specific to the quail. Ensure you do not mistake it for general poultry terms like 雞.
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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.
