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Definition
Reeves's muntjac, a type of barking deer.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used to refer to the small deer species native to Hong Kong. It is often associated with hiking or nature walks in the New Territories where these animals are frequently spotted. The name literally translates to yellow muntjac, reflecting its distinct coat color.
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I saw a Reeves's muntjac in the country park.
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Common phrases
wild Reeves's muntjac
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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.
