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Definition
Stem; the main stalk of a plant that supports it and transports nutrients.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the structural part of a plant that supports leaves and flowers. While it functions as a biological term, it is used in everyday life when gardening or discussing houseplants. It is distinct from 樹幹, which is reserved for the thick, woody trunks of mature trees.
Measure word
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The stem of this flower is very thin and breaks easily.
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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.
