zoek3 caau4雀巢
Jyutpingzoek3 caau4
Yalejeuk chàauh
Definition
A bird's nest; also referring to Nestlé or messy, bird-nest-like hair.
- bird's nest
- Nestlé, the multinational food and beverage corporation
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a nest built by birds, this term is frequently used as a metaphor for messy, unkempt hair. It is also the standard brand name for Nestlé in Hong Kong, often associated with their dairy and coffee products. When referring to the physical object, it is almost always used with the classifier 個.
Measure word
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There is a very big bird's nest on that tree.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燕窩, which specifically refers to the edible bird's nest used in traditional Chinese medicine and soup. 雀巢 is strictly for the biological nest found in nature or the brand name.
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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.
