zau6鷲鹫
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Definition
Vulture, eagle, or similar large bird of prey.
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How it's used
While 鷲 is technically correct for eagle, native speakers almost exclusively use 鵰 in everyday speech. Using 鷲 can sound slightly more formal or literary, similar to how one might distinguish between specific bird species in a textbook. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless specifically discussing bird taxonomy.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 鷲 with 鷹, which is the general term for hawk or eagle. Using 鷲 in place of 鷹 can sound overly specific or unnatural in casual contexts.
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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.
