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Definition
Hybrid; an offspring resulting from the crossbreeding of two different species of plants or animals.
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How it's used
Primarily used in biological or pet-related contexts to describe animals or plants with mixed parentage. It carries a neutral, scientific tone compared to more informal or derogatory terms used for mixed-race humans. When referring to humans, avoid this term as it can be perceived as offensive or dehumanizing.
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Never use this word to describe people, as it reduces human beings to biological specimens and is considered highly insulting.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
