lau5柳
Jyutpinglau5
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Definition
Willow; willow tree.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the willow tree, often appearing in classical poetry or literary descriptions of scenery. It is rarely used as a standalone noun in daily speech, usually appearing as part of a compound like 柳樹 or 楊柳. When describing the tree's appearance, it is frequently associated with being slender or graceful.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
