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Definition
Red autumn leaves or foliage.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the seasonal phenomenon of leaves changing color rather than just any red leaf. While the term is understood by everyone, it is most frequently used in the context of hiking or weekend excursions to specific spots like Tai Tong. It carries a sense of seasonal appreciation similar to the Japanese concept of momiji.
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The autumn foliage at Tai Tong is blooming beautifully this year.
When are you all going to go see the autumn foliage?
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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.
