coi3 tin4菜田
Jyutpingcoi3 tin4
Yalechoi tìhn
Definition
Vegetable fields; farmland used for growing vegetables.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a plot of land dedicated to growing vegetables, often found in rural areas like the New Territories. It carries a rustic feel and is distinct from larger scale commercial farms. When describing the size or location, it is common to emphasize the specific plot being referred to.
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faai3塊faiExamples
There is a vegetable field over there growing lettuce.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
