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Definition
Teak; a highly prized hardwood tree.
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How it's used
Teak is highly prized in Hong Kong for its durability and resistance to moisture, making it a classic choice for traditional Chinese furniture. It is often associated with high quality and longevity, so items made from it are frequently viewed as investments rather than simple household goods.
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This teak table is very heavy, help me move it too.
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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.
