ci1 tau4 po4黐頭婆黐头婆
Jyutpingci1 tau4 po4
Yalechī tàuh pòh
Definition
Caesarweed (Urena lobata), a plant with pink flowers and prickly, oblate fruit.
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How it's used
This term is a colloquial name for the Urena lobata plant, which is commonly found in rural areas and hillsides across Hong Kong. The name literally refers to the plant's seed pods, which are covered in tiny, hooked bristles that easily cling to clothing and animal fur, much like a persistent person or a burr.
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fo2棵fóExamples
The rose mallows here are growing very lushly.
Related words
Common phrases
rose mallow fruit
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic terms for sticky things, as the name specifically refers to this plant species and its characteristic seed pods. Using it to describe other sticky plants or objects will cause confusion.
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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.
