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Jyutpingwo1
Yalewō
Definition
A puppy.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a small dog or puppy, often carrying a sense of endearment. While technically a noun for a small dog, it is almost exclusively used in the diminutive form 猧仔 in daily speech. It is a traditional term that has become less common in modern urban slang, where 狗仔 is more frequently heard.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 貓, which refers to a cat. Learners sometimes mistake the character for a generic animal classifier, but it is a specific noun.
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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.
