bing6 dai3並蒂并蒂
Jyutpingbing6 dai3
Yalebihng dai
Definition
Two flowers blooming together on a single stem.
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How it's used
Literary and poetic in nature, this term is almost exclusively used to describe flowers, particularly lotuses. It carries a strong cultural connotation of harmony and auspiciousness, often symbolizing a happy marriage or a perfect union between two people. You will rarely encounter it in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing botany or traditional symbolism.
Examples
This flower bloomed so beautifully, it is actually a twin flower.
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Common phrases
twin lotus
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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.
