bou2圃
Jyutpingbou2
Yalebóu
Definition
Garden, orchard, or plantation; a plot of land for growing plants.
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How it's used
This character is rarely used on its own in modern spoken Cantonese and almost exclusively appears in the compound 花圃. It refers specifically to a plot of land or a designated area for growing plants rather than a general backyard or park. When referring to someone who works in a garden, Cantonese speakers prefer using terms like 園丁 or 花王 instead of using this character to describe the person.
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There is a very large flower garden behind his house.
Who is usually responsible for taking care of this flower garden?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 圃場, which refers to a nursery or a place for cultivating seedlings, whereas 圃 alone is too formal or literary for casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
