je4 syu6椰樹椰树
Jyutpingje4 syu6
Yaleyèh syuh
Definition
A coconut tree.
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How it's used
While 椰樹 refers specifically to the coconut tree, it is often used in casual conversation to evoke a tropical or beach atmosphere. It is distinct from 椰子, which refers strictly to the fruit itself. When describing the tree, it is common to use the classifier 樖 to emphasize its individual presence.
Measure word
po1樖pōExamples
Related words
Common phrases
tall coconut tree
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the classifier 個 for trees, but 樖 is the specific measure word for plants and trees in Cantonese.
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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.
