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Definition
Landscape garden; a man-made natural environment featuring potted plants and rockeries.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to designed landscapes that blend architectural elements with natural features like rockeries and ponds. It carries a more formal or aesthetic connotation compared to a simple garden or park. It is frequently used in discussions about urban planning or traditional Chinese architecture.
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This garden is designed very beautifully.
Do you like going for a walk in the garden?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple backyard or a public playground, as it implies a deliberate, artistic arrangement of natural elements.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
