gaap3柙

Jyutpinggaap3

Yalegaap

Definition

A type of fragrant wood.

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How it's used

Literary and archaic in nature, this term is rarely encountered in modern spoken Cantonese outside of specialized contexts like traditional medicine or historical literature. It refers specifically to a type of aromatic wood, often associated with incense or antique furniture. Most native speakers would likely be unfamiliar with the character unless they have an interest in classical texts or traditional crafts.

Measure word

zung3種jung

Examples

le1呢zung3種gaap3柙muk6木hou2好hoeng1香aa4呀。

This type of fragrant wood smells really good.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊dou6度jau5有gaap3柙maai6賣？

Do you know where they sell this fragrant wood?

Common phrases

gaap3柙muk6木

fragrant wood

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with common wood-related terms like 木頭 or 樹木. Because it is so rare, using it in casual conversation will likely cause confusion rather than sounding sophisticated.