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Definition
Birdcage; a cage used for keeping birds.
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How it's used
Traditionally associated with elderly men in Hong Kong who take their pet birds to parks for social gatherings. Using this term often evokes the image of a classic bamboo cage rather than a modern wire one. It is rarely used metaphorically to describe a restrictive environment in casual speech.
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Is there still a bird inside your birdcage?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
