laa3 baa1 faa1喇叭花
Jyutpinglaa3 baa1 faa1
Yalela bā fā
Definition
Morning glory; a type of trumpet-shaped flower.
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How it's used
The term is descriptive and directly references the trumpet shape of the flower. While botanically known as 牽牛花, locals often use 喇叭花 in casual conversation because the visual analogy is so immediate and recognizable. It is frequently used when pointing out the flower in a garden or park setting.
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do2朵dóExamples
There are a lot of morning glories blooming over in the park.
Do you like morning glories?
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Common phrases
a morning glory
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