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Jyutpingzeoi1
Yalejēui
Definition
A moray eel.
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How it's used
This character is highly specific to the Cantonese written lexicon and is rarely encountered outside of seafood markets or specialized marine contexts. In casual speech, most people simply use the general term 海鱔 to describe this creature. It is a classic example of a character that exists in traditional Cantonese dictionaries but is often replaced by more common characters in modern digital communication.
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Common phrases
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a large moray eel
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Grammar guides
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