tuk1 jing1禿鷹秃鹰
Jyutpingtuk1 jing1
Yaletūk yīng
Definition
Vulture; a large bird of prey that typically feeds on carrion and has a featherless head.
neutralanimals
How it's used
Refers specifically to the scavenger bird with a bare head, but also carries a metaphorical sense in political or financial contexts to describe predatory individuals who profit from others' misfortune. It is rarely used in daily life unless discussing wildlife or using the term as a derogatory label for opportunistic people.
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zek3隻jekExamples
That vulture at the zoo looks like it is very hungry.
Have you ever seen a vulture flying in the sky?
Related words
Common phrases
vultures circling
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