dang1 zaan2 faa1燈盞花灯盏花
Jyutpingdang1 zaan2 faa1
Yaledāng jáan fā
Definition
Erigeron breviscapus; a species of daisy used in traditional Chinese medicine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the daisy flower, often used in botanical or gardening contexts. While commonly understood, it is less frequently used in casual conversation compared to general terms for flowers like 花. It is also notably associated with traditional herbal medicine, where extracts from the plant are used for health benefits.
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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.
