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December 31, 2025

Animals and Nature

Common Animals§

EnglishHakka
Chickenkai
Pigcu
Cownyiu / nyu
Dogkew / khew
Catmiaow / miau
Birdtiau
Horsema
Fisheng
Turtlekui
Goatjong

Natural World§

EnglishHakka
Earththi
Watersui
Forestsan
Grasscho
Vegetablechoi
Gardenchoi jan
Sunngiat thew
Moon/Monthngiat kong

Temperature and Conditions§

EnglishHakka
Hotsau
Coldliong

Since many animals are also food sources:

Notes§

—The Gardener