cing1檉柽
Jyutpingcing1
Yalechīng
Definition
Tamarisk; a deciduous shrub or small tree.
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How it's used
Literary and botanical in nature, this term is rarely encountered in daily Cantonese conversation. It refers specifically to the genus Tamarix, often associated with arid or saline environments. Most native speakers would simply use the general term 樹 to describe it unless they are specifically discussing botany or classical poetry.
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fo2棵fóExamples
There are a few tamarisks planted in the park.
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