faa1 faan2花瓣
Jyutpingfaa1 faan2
Yalefā fáan
Definition
Petal; the colorful, prominent part of a flower.
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How it's used
While technically a botanical term, it is used naturally when describing the visual appeal of flowers or when children play with them. It is almost always paired with the classifier 塊 or 片, emphasizing the thin and delicate nature of the petal.
Measure word
faai3塊faiExamples
Why did you pluck the petals off someone else's flower?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 花瓣 with 花蕊, which refers to the stamen or pistil in the center of the flower. Remember that 花瓣 is the outer, usually colorful part, while 花蕊 is the reproductive part inside.
Grammar color guide
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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.
