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Definition
Kerria japonica; a shrub with yellow flowers, or a dignified, elegant, and leisurely appearance.
- Kerria japonica; a deciduous shrub with yellow flowers
- literarydignified, elegant, and leisurely appearance
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How it's used
Primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts to denote a graceful, swaying, or leisurely appearance. While it refers to the Kerria japonica plant in botanical terms, its common usage in speech is to describe the refined movement or aesthetic quality of something. It carries a sense of gentle elegance that is distinct from more common adjectives for beauty.
Examples
Her posture is very elegant and leisurely when she walks.
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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.
