gei1萁
Jyutpinggei1
Yalegēi
Definition
A type of grass; the stalks of beans.
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How it's used
This term is specific to certain types of wild grasses or weeds and is rarely used in urban daily conversation. It often appears in agricultural or botanical contexts rather than casual city talk. You will mostly encounter it in literature or when describing rural landscapes.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with other grass-related terms like 草. It is much more specific and less generic than the common word for grass.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
