kwai4葵
Jyutpingkwai4
Yalekwàih
Definition
Sunflower, mallow, or similar plants with large leaves that turn towards the sun.
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How it's used
葵 is rarely used on its own in everyday speech, appearing almost exclusively as part of compound words like 葵花 or 葵扇. It carries a slightly literary or botanical feel compared to common flower names. You will encounter it most frequently in the context of snacks or decorative plants.
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do2朵dóExamples
Do you like sunflower seeds?
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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