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Definition
Paddy; rice crop, a major cereal plant.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the plant while it is growing in the field, rather than the harvested grain. Once the grain is harvested and processed, it is referred to as 米 or 飯. Using it to describe the food on your plate would sound like you are eating the entire plant, roots and all.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 米 or 飯, but it is strictly the botanical term for the crop. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless you are discussing farming or agriculture.
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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.
