cau1 seoi6抽穗
Jyutpingcau1 seoi6
Yalechāu seuih
Definition
To earing; to head; the stage of crop development when the ear or panicle emerges.
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How it's used
Primarily used in agricultural contexts to describe the specific stage when cereal crops develop their flowering heads. It is a technical term rather than a casual word for general plant growth. You will mostly encounter this in discussions about farming, botany, or rural life.
Examples
These rice plants are about to sprout ears.
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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.
