zuk1 sou1觸鬚触须
Jyutpingzuk1 sou1
Yalejūk sōu
Definition
Antennae, feelers, or tentacles; sensory organs on the heads of animals and insects.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sensory organs found on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some mollusks. While it can technically describe the tentacles of an octopus or squid, people often use the word 觸手 for those larger, grasping appendages instead. It is a descriptive term used primarily in biological or observational contexts.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Do you see that the insect has antennae?
Related words
Common phrases
insect antennae
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the arms of an octopus or squid, as 觸手 is the standard term for those grasping limbs. Using 觸鬚 for an octopus sounds like you are describing tiny, hair-like sensory organs rather than the large muscular tentacles.
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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.
