tai4蹄
Jyutpingtai4
Yaletàih
Definition
Hoof; the hard keratinous part of the feet of certain mammals such as horses, sheep, or deer.
neutralanimalsfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the hard, keratinous structure at the end of the limbs of ungulates. While it describes the animal part, it is also frequently used in culinary contexts to refer to the feet of animals like pigs, which are a common ingredient in Cantonese soups and braised dishes.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
The horse is running very fast, the sound of its hooves is very loud.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 腳, which is the general term for a leg or foot. Using 蹄 to describe a human foot is anatomically incorrect and would sound bizarre or insulting.
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