ho4 faa1荷花
Jyutpingho4 faa1
Yalehòh fā
Definition
Lotus plant and flower; an aquatic plant with large leaves and pink blossoms.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the flower of the plant, while the entire plant including the root is often called 蓮藕 or 蓮花. It is frequently associated with summer, as that is when they bloom in local parks and gardens. The term is standard and used in both formal and informal contexts.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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