zou2蚤
Jyutpingzou2
Yalejóu
Definition
A flea or similar tiny insect.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the parasitic insect that jumps. While it is a common term, people often use the more specific term 蝨 to refer to bed bugs or other biting insects, so context is important when discussing household pests.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Having fleas at home is really troublesome.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 蚤 with 蝨. While both are small biting insects, 蚤 is specifically a flea, whereas 蝨 is a broader term often used for lice or bed bugs.
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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.
