dou6 gyun1 faa1杜鵑花杜鹃花
Jyutpingdou6 gyun1 faa1
Yaledouh gyūn fā
Definition
Azalea; the flower of an evergreen shrub, especially the Hong Kong Azalea in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Often associated with the Lunar New Year in local culture, as it is a popular choice for festive floral arrangements. While the term covers various species, it specifically evokes the native Hong Kong Azalea which is a protected species in the wild. It carries a sense of elegance and is frequently used in landscape design for public parks and hiking trails.
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do2朵dóExamples
The azaleas here are blooming beautifully.
Have you seen the Hong Kong Azalea before?
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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.
