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Definition
A mixed-breed dog; a mutt.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to dogs of mixed ancestry, often used by pet owners to describe rescue dogs or mutts. While technically accurate, it can sound slightly clinical or detached compared to more affectionate terms. Many locals prefer using the term 唐狗 for local mixed-breed dogs found in Hong Kong.
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Where did you adopt this mixed breed dog from?
Related words
Common phrases
adopt a mixed breed dog
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe people, as it is a highly offensive racial slur when applied to humans. Stick to using it strictly in the context of animals.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
