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Yalekàuh ging
Definition
Corm; bulbotuber.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in botanical or agricultural contexts rather than daily casual conversation. It specifically refers to the swollen underground stem base of certain plants, distinct from a true bulb which is composed of fleshy leaves. It is the standard technical term used by gardeners and plant enthusiasts in Hong Kong.
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Common phrases
cormous plant
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 鱗莖, which refers to a true bulb like an onion or lily. While both are underground storage organs, they have different internal structures that are botanically distinct.
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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.
