tong4 gau2唐狗
Jyutpingtong4 gau2
Yaletòhng gáu
Definition
Chinese native dog or mongrel; a medium-sized dog breed native to southern China.
- a medium-sized dog breed native to southern China
- mongrel; mutt; mixed-breed dog
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How it's used
唐狗 refers specifically to the local mixed breed dogs found in Southern China and Hong Kong. Unlike the term mongrel which can sound derogatory in English,唐狗 is used with affection and pride in Hong Kong, often highlighting their intelligence and resilience compared to purebred dogs.
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Do you know where there are Tang dogs for adoption?
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Common phrases
adopt a Tang dog
personality of a Tang dog
Common mistake
Avoid using 雜種狗 to describe these dogs, as it carries a negative connotation similar to calling someone a mutt or a mongrel in a rude way. Stick to 唐狗 for a neutral or positive tone.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
