jat1 ban2 hung4一品紅一品红
Jyutpingjat1 ban2 hung4
Yaleyāt bán hùhng
Definition
Poinsettia.
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How it's used
Botanically known as the poinsettia, this plant is almost exclusively referred to as 聖誕花 in daily life. Using 一品紅 sounds more formal or botanical, often appearing in written descriptions or news reports about seasonal plants. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless specifically discussing the plant's scientific name or its traditional Chinese name.
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pun4盆pùnhExamples
I put a poinsettia in the house, it feels very festive.
Do you know that poinsettias are actually poisonous?
Related words
Common phrases
potted poinsettia
Common mistake
Do not use 一品紅 in casual conversation to refer to Christmas decorations, as people will likely be confused; stick to 聖誕花 for everyday talk.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
