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Definition
Domestic farm animals; livestock.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to animals kept for agricultural or economic purposes rather than pets. It carries a rustic or traditional nuance and is less common in urban Hong Kong compared to more general terms for animals. You will mostly encounter it in rural contexts or when discussing farming practices.
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There are many livestock raised on the farm.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for pets or wild animals, as it strictly implies utility or farm ownership. Using it to describe a dog or cat would sound strange or even derogatory.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
