ho4 sau2 wu1何首烏何首乌
Jyutpingho4 sau2 wu1
Yalehòh sáu wū
Definition
Tuber fleeceflower (Polygonum multiflorum); a plant commonly used as a herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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How it's used
Commonly associated with hair health in traditional beliefs, it is almost exclusively encountered in the context of herbal soups or medicinal preparations. You will rarely hear it mentioned outside of a kitchen or a traditional Chinese medicine clinic.
Measure word
loeng2両léungExamples
Is this tuber fleeceflower used for making soup?
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Common phrases
tuber fleeceflower soup
Common mistake
Do not confuse it with other root herbs; it is specifically known for its dark, woody appearance and its reputation for darkening hair, which is why the character 烏 is used in its name.
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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.
