jyu4 syu6榆樹榆树
Jyutpingjyu4 syu6
Yaleyùh syuh
Definition
Elm; any tree of the genus Ulmus.
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How it's used
Botanical terms like this are rarely used in daily conversation unless you are specifically discussing gardening or landscaping. Most people in Hong Kong simply refer to trees using the generic term 樹, as specific species are not commonly distinguished in casual speech.
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fo2棵fóExamples
There are a few elm trees planted in the park.
Do you recognize which one is the elm tree?
Related words
Common phrases
to plant elm trees
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