sik1 seot1蟋蟀
Jyutpingsik1 seot1
Yalesīk sēut
Definition
Cricket; a grass-eating insect of which the males chirp at night and are used for cricket fighting.
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How it's used
While often associated with the traditional pastime of insect fighting, the term is also commonly used to describe the chirping insects found in rural areas or parks. In Cantonese, the sound they make is specifically described as 叫, and the act of them rubbing their wings is often referred to as 摩擦. It is worth noting that while some cultures consume them, it is not a standard or common snack in modern Hong Kong food culture.
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zek3隻jekExamples
You can often hear crickets chirping in the grass at night.
Did you ever play cricket fighting when you were a kid?
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Common phrases
cricket fighting
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