tou2 gau2土狗
Jyutpingtou2 gau2
Yaletóu gáu
Definition
Mole cricket; the common name of the insect.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mole cricket, which is often found burrowing in damp soil or near rice paddies. While it is a common name, it is mostly used by people familiar with rural areas or farming, as city dwellers rarely encounter them.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The mole crickets by the field are chirping very loudly.
Related words
Common phrases
to catch mole crickets
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang term 土佬, which is a derogatory way to call someone unsophisticated or countrified. Using 土狗 to describe a person is insulting and implies they are a country bumpkin.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
