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Definition
Swan; a large waterbird with white or black plumage and a long, curved neck.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the elegant water bird, but is also frequently used in metaphorical contexts to describe something rare or unexpected. It is common to see it paired with colours like 白色 or 黑色 to distinguish between the classic European variety and the Australian species.
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zek3隻jekExamples
There are two swans swimming in the park lake.
Have you ever seen a black swan?
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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.
