faa1 pun4花盆
Jyutpingfaa1 pun4
Yalefā pùhn
Definition
Flowerpot; a containers for growing small to medium plants, wider and shorter than a vase.
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How it's used
Distinguish this clearly from 花樽, which is specifically for cut flowers filled with water. 花盆 implies a container with soil for growing living plants, often featuring drainage holes at the bottom. It is strictly a functional object rather than a decorative vessel for bouquets.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
There are many flowers planted in this flowerpot.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 花樽, as using the wrong term will lead to confusion about whether you are looking for a place to put soil or a place to put water for cut flowers.
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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.
