kwai4 faa1葵花

Jyutpingkwai4 faa1

Yalekwàih fā

名詞

Definition

Sunflower

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How it's used

While 葵花 is understood, native speakers almost exclusively use 向日葵 when referring to the flower itself. 葵花 is frequently encountered in brand names, particularly for cooking oils, which often feature the word prominently on their labels. Using it to describe the plant in a garden can sound slightly poetic or literary rather than conversational.

Measure word

do2朵dó

Examples

nei1呢dou6度zung3種zo2咗hou2好do1多kwai4葵faa1花aa4呀。

There are many sunflowers planted here.

nei5你zung1鍾m4唔zung1鍾ji3意kwai4葵faa1花㗎？

Do you like sunflowers?

Common phrases

kwai4葵faa1花zi2籽

sunflower seeds

kwai4葵faa1花jau4油

sunflower oil

Common mistake

Avoid using 葵花 to refer to the plant in casual conversation, as it sounds like you are talking about a brand name or a specific product rather than the flower. Use 向日葵 for the actual plant.