baa1 ziu1芭蕉
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Yalebā jīu
Definition
Japanese banana (Musa basjoo), a perennial herbaceous plant with large leaves and edible banana-like fruit.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the plant rather than the fruit itself. While the fruit is edible, it is generally considered less desirable or palatable than the common commercial banana, often described as having many seeds and a less sweet texture.
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fo2棵fóExamples
There are a few banana plants planted inside the park.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 香蕉, which is the standard banana found in supermarkets. People often use the two interchangeably in casual speech, but they are botanically distinct plants.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
