fu4 so1扶疏

Jyutpingfu4 so1

Yalefùh sō

Definition

Luxuriant, lush, and spreading, especially of foliage, branches, and leaves.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts to depict the elegant, spreading, or lush appearance of plants and trees. It carries a sense of aesthetic appreciation rather than just describing density. You will rarely hear it in casual, everyday speech, as it belongs to a more formal or poetic register.

Examples

le1呢syu6樹zi1枝jip6葉fu4扶so1疏，hou2好leng3靚aa4呀。

This tree has lush, spreading branches; it is so beautiful.

gung1公jyun2園jap6入min6面di1啲faa1花cou2草fu4扶so1疏，hou2好syu1舒fuk6服。

The plants in the park are lush and well-spread, making it very comfortable.

Common phrases

zi1枝jip6葉fu4扶so1疏

branches and leaves are lush and spreading

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common adjective for general thickness or density, but it is strictly reserved for the graceful, spreading habit of vegetation. Using it to describe a thick crowd or a dense object will sound unnatural and confusing to native speakers.