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Yalebauh
Definition
To train, cultivate, or foster; also to deepen and mature.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than a standalone verb in daily speech. It carries a sense of nurturing or systematic development, often used in professional or academic contexts like 培訓 or 栽培. When referring to growing plants, 培植 is the standard choice.
Examples
The company wants to train more talent.
How do you cultivate these flowers?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word as a standalone verb to mean 'to teach' or 'to raise'. It requires a second character to form a complete word, such as 培養 for abstract qualities or 培訓 for professional skills.
Grammar color guide
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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.
