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Definition
Duckweed.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, floating aquatic plants that often carpet stagnant water surfaces. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless one is discussing gardening, ponds, or nature. The term carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone compared to common household vocabulary.
Examples
The pond is covered in duckweed.
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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.
