zaa3蚱
Jyutpingzaa3
Yaleja
Definition
Grasshopper
colloquialanimals
How it's used
The single character 蚱 is almost never used on its own in spoken Cantonese. It is strictly a component of the disyllabic word 蚱蜢. When referring to the insect, always use the full term to sound natural.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
There is a grasshopper jumping around in the grass.
Related words
Common phrases
grasshopper
Common mistake
Learners often try to use 蚱 as a standalone noun, but it will sound incomplete or archaic to native speakers. Always pair it with 蜢.
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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.
