bok6 ho4薄荷
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Yalebohk hòh
Definition
Mint; menthol, or the plant itself, known for its strong, cool, and refreshing scent.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe the flavor profile of candies, gums, or drinks rather than the plant itself in daily life. It implies a sharp, cooling sensation that is often associated with freshening breath or clearing the sinuses. When describing the plant in a botanical context, people usually specify it as 薄荷葉.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the color mint green, as that is typically referred to as 薄荷綠 in Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
