zuk1 sau2觸手触手

Jyutpingzuk1 sau2

Yalejūk sáu

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Tentacle; an organ extending from an animal's body, typically used for feeding or movement.

neutralanimalsbody

How it's used

Used primarily in biological contexts to describe the appendages of creatures like octopuses or jellyfish. While it is a standard scientific term, it is also frequently encountered in pop culture discussions regarding science fiction or anime monsters. It is distinct from 爪, which refers to claws or talons found on vertebrates.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

baat3八zaau2爪jyu4魚jau5有hou2好do1多tiu4條zuk1觸sau2手。

Octopuses have many tentacles.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過seoi2水mou5母di1啲zuk1觸sau2手mei6未aa4呀？

Have you ever seen a jellyfish's tentacles?

Related words

Common phrases

zuk1觸sau2手ho2可kap6及

within reach

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the verb 觸手可及, which is a set phrase meaning within reach or at one's fingertips. In a biological context, ensure you are referring to the appendage itself rather than a general limb.