aang1 suk1罌粟罂粟
Jyutpingaang1 suk1
Yaleāang sūk
Definition
Opium poppy; a plant used to refine opium, morphine, or cocaine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the plant species Papaver somniferum, which is strictly regulated in Hong Kong due to its role in drug production. It is rarely encountered in daily life outside of botanical contexts or discussions regarding narcotics control. The term is formal and carries a serious tone, reflecting its legal status.
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po1樖pōExamples
These poppy flowers are beautiful, but you are not allowed to grow them indiscriminately.
Do you know that the opium poppy is used to refine opium?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic flowers or ornamental poppies found in gardens, as the term specifically implies the variety used for illicit substances. Using it casually to describe any flower with a similar appearance is inaccurate.
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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.
