zung1 mou4鬃毛
Jyutpingzung1 mou4
Yalejūng mòuh
Definition
Mane of a male lion.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the thick hair around the neck and head of a male lion. While it is a biological term, it is used in casual conversation when describing wildlife or visiting the zoo. It is distinct from general fur or hair, which would be referred to as 毛.
Measure word
zap1執jāpExamples
That lion's mane is very thick.
Related words
Common phrases
thick mane
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
