je5 cou2野草
Jyutpingje5 cou2
Yaleyéh chóu
Definition
Wild grass or weeds growing naturally in the wild.
colloquialnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to uncultivated vegetation found in nature, often implying it is unwanted or growing where it should not be. It carries a slightly negative connotation when used in the context of gardening or home maintenance, as it is often synonymous with weeds that need to be removed.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The wild grass on the hillside is growing very lushly.
Can you help me clear away the wild grass?
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