fung6 wong4 muk6鳳凰木凤凰木
Jyutpingfung6 wong4 muk6
Yalefuhng wòhng muhk
Definition
The flame of the forest (Delonix regia), also known as royal poinciana, a deciduous tree with red flowers.
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How it's used
Often referred to as the "flame of the forest" due to its vibrant red flowers, this tree is a common sight across Hong Kong streets and parks during early summer. While the botanical name is well-known, locals sometimes simply call it 紅花楹. It is a quintessential part of the city's urban landscape, particularly in older districts where mature trees provide significant shade.
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There are many Royal Poinciana trees planted in the park.
Common phrases
Royal Poinciana blooms
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
