fung1楓枫
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Definition
Maple; a tree whose leaves typically turn red in autumn.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tree species or its leaves, often appearing in the context of seasonal travel to places like Japan or Canada. Unlike many other tree names in Cantonese, it is almost exclusively used in formal or literary contexts, or when discussing specific travel destinations, rather than describing local flora.
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po1樖pōExamples
In autumn, the maple leaves turn very red.
Do you like looking at maple leaves?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
