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Definition
A type of cassia tree.
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively encountered in botanical or literary contexts. Most native speakers would not recognize it in daily life and would simply use the general term 桂樹 or a more specific common name if they were discussing plants. It is essentially a specialized term reserved for formal writing or specific botanical classification.
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Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this in casual conversation as it will likely cause confusion. It is not a word used in everyday vocabulary, and using it might make your speech sound unnaturally archaic or overly academic.
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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.
