jip6 coi3葉菜叶菜
Jyutpingjip6 coi3
Yaleyihp choi
Definition
Leafy vegetable.
neutralfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to vegetables where the leaves are the primary edible part, such as bok choy or choy sum. While technically accurate, it is more common in daily life to refer to specific varieties by name rather than using this general category term. It is often used in contexts like grocery shopping or nutritional advice to distinguish greens from root vegetables or gourds.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
