jip6葉叶
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Yaleyihp
Definition
Leaf; the plant organ containing chlorophyll used for photosynthesis.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a plant leaf, this character is frequently used in names of traditional Chinese medicine or specific food items. It is almost always paired with a classifier when referring to individual leaves, with 塊 being the most common choice for general leaves and 片 often used for thinner or dried ones.
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faai3塊faiExamples
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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.
