gon2稈秆
Jyutpinggon2
Yalegón
Definition
Stalks of grain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hollow or fibrous stems of cereal plants like rice or wheat after the grain has been removed. It is a technical term in agricultural contexts rather than a word used in casual city conversation. Speakers often use more general terms like 莖 or 枝 when referring to plant stems in non-farming settings.
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zaat3紮jatExamples
The farmer is harvesting the stalks in the field.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 桿, which refers to a pole or rod, or 竿, which refers to a bamboo pole or fishing rod. The character 稈 is strictly associated with agricultural plant stalks.
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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.
