tong4 mei5塘尾
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Yaletòhng méih
Definition
Damselfly, or the name of a village in Hong Kong.
- damselfly
- Tong Mei, a village in Hong Kong
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How it's used
Refers to the insect damselfly, which is often confused with the dragonfly known as 蜻蜓. It also serves as a specific place name in the Prince Edward area of Kowloon, famously associated with Tong Mei Road.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蜻蜓, as they are distinct insects. While 蜻蜓 is the general term for dragonflies, 塘尾 specifically refers to the more slender damselfly.
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Grammar guides
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