lik1櫟栎
Jyutpinglik1
Yalelīk
Definition
Oak tree.
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How it's used
This character is rarely used in daily spoken Cantonese and is primarily encountered in botanical or literary contexts. Most speakers would simply refer to it as 橡樹 when discussing the tree in general conversation. It is essentially a formal or scientific term rather than a common household word.
Measure word
po1樖pōExamples
There are many oak trees planted here.
Related words
Common phrases
oak tree
Grammar color guide
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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.
