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What squid in Cantonese?

Squid in Cantonese is 墨魚 (mo yuk).

Here's a breakdown:

* (mok) means "ink"

* (yuk) means "fish"

This is because squid are known for their ability to release ink as a defense mechanism.

You might also see it written as 魷魚 (yau yuk) which means "squid fish" - but this is less common.

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