baak6 laan2 faa1白蘭花白兰花
Jyutpingbaak6 laan2 faa1
Yalebaahk láan fā
Definition
White champaca or white jade orchid, a fragrant tropical white flower tree.
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How it's used
White jade orchids are deeply associated with nostalgic Hong Kong street culture, often sold by elderly women on street corners. The flowers are typically sold threaded onto a thin wire or string to be worn as a fragrant accessory or hung in cars. They are prized for their intense, sweet, and clean scent that lingers for hours.
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cyun3串chyunExamples
The white jade orchids here smell so good.
How many strings of white jade orchids did you buy to take home?
Related words
Common phrases
a string of white jade orchids
scent of white jade orchid
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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.
