tong4 ngo4塘鵝塘鹅
Jyutpingtong4 ngo4
Yaletòhng ngòh
Definition
Pelican; a large waterbird with a throat pouch under its bill for storing food.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the large water bird known for its distinctive throat pouch used for scooping up fish. While it is a standard biological term, it is rarely encountered in daily urban life unless visiting a zoo or watching nature documentaries. It is distinct from other water birds like ducks or geese because of its unique hunting method.
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zek3隻jekExamples
That pelican at the zoo is really big.
Have you ever seen how a pelican catches fish?
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