Learn animal body part vocabulary in Cantonese! Master terms for tail (尾), paw (爪), wing (翼), and more - essential for describing animals and ordering food.
Animal anatomy terms are particularly important in Cantonese cuisine and pet care discussions. Perfect for detailed descriptions, veterinary visits, or understanding menu items at restaurants.
Each term features native audio, Jyutping, and video examples from real conversations.
| Cantonese | English | Pronounce |
|---|---|---|
|
tau4
頭
|
head | |
|
ngaan5
眼
|
eye | |
|
ji5
耳
|
ear | |
|
hau2
口
|
mouth | |
|
bei6
鼻
|
nose | |
|
mei5
尾
|
tail | |
|
teoi3
腿
|
leg | |
|
gok3
腳
|
foot | |
|
jik6
翼
|
wing | |
| paw | ||
| fin | ||
| feather | ||
|
mou4
毛
|
fur | |
|
luk6
角
|
horn | |
| tongue | ||
| tooth | ||
|
zaau2
爪
|
claw | |
|
hok3
殼
|
shell | |
|
sou1
鬚
|
whisker | |
| spine | ||
|
tai4
蹄
|
hoof | |
| fins | ||
| beak | ||
| scale | ||
| antenna | ||
| gill | ||
| mane | ||
| snout | ||
| hump | ||
|
buk1
蹼
|
web |
After mastering animal body parts vocabulary, you might want to explore other essential Cantonese vocabulary categories to expand your language skills further. Check out our complete vocabulary collection to discover more themed word lists.
Understanding animal body parts-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.
These 30 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used animal body parts terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:
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