faa1 muk6花木
Jyutpingfaa1 muk6
Yalefā muhk
Definition
Flowers and trees; plants in general.
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How it's used
Refers collectively to ornamental plants and trees in a garden or landscape setting. It is more formal than simply saying 植物 and carries a slightly aesthetic nuance, often implying plants that are cared for or arranged for visual appeal.
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zung3種jungExamples
The plants here are growing very beautifully.
Do you usually take care of the plants at home?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to wild vegetation or crops, as it specifically implies cultivated or decorative greenery.
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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.
