hoeng3 jat6 kwai4向日葵
Jyutpinghoeng3 jat6 kwai4
Yaleheung yaht kwàih
Definition
Sunflower
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How it's used
While the formal term is used in writing and formal contexts, it is perfectly acceptable in daily speech. It is important to remember that the seeds are often referred to as 瓜子, which are a popular snack during festivals like Lunar New Year. The plant itself is distinct for its heliotropism, though this scientific trait is rarely the focus of casual conversation.
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po1樖pōExamples
Do you like sunflowers?
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).



