fung6 wong4 syu6鳳凰樹凤凰树
Jyutpingfung6 wong4 syu6
Yalefuhng wòhng syuh
Definition
The royal poinciana or flamboyant tree, known for its fiery red flowers.
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How it's used
Often called the flame tree in English, this species is a common sight in Hong Kong parks and along roadsides. Its vibrant red flowers are synonymous with the arrival of summer and the end of the school year. Locals sometimes refer to the tree simply as 鳳凰木.
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fo2棵fóExamples
This flamboyant tree is very beautiful when it blooms.
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Common phrases
the flamboyant tree blooms
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
