syu6 waa1樹蛙树蛙
Jyutpingsyu6 waa1
Yalesyuh wā
Definition
Tree frog; a small and highly agile species of frog.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to frogs that have adapted to life in trees, often possessing sticky toe pads for climbing. While technically a scientific term, it is used in casual conversation when spotting wildlife during hikes or rainy nights in Hong Kong. It is distinct from general pond frogs because of its habitat preference and agility.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Where did you see that tree frog?
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Common phrases
green tree frog
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
