cung4松
Jyutpingcung4
Yalechùhng
Definition
Pine tree.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the pine tree family. It is frequently used in cultural contexts, such as describing longevity or appearing in traditional paintings alongside bamboo and plum blossoms.
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fo2棵fóExamples
There are many pine trees inside the park.
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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.
