lo4 hon3 cung4羅漢松罗汉松
Jyutpinglo4 hon3 cung4
Yalelòh hon chùhng
Definition
Podocarpus macrophyllus, a species of conifer commonly known as Buddhist pine or yew plum pine.
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How it's used
Often associated with traditional Chinese gardens and feng shui, this plant is highly valued for its longevity and aesthetic shape. It is frequently kept as a bonsai or a decorative tree in residential estates. The name carries a sense of prestige, as it is considered a symbol of good fortune and stability in local culture.
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fo2棵fóExamples
The Podocarpus in our home garden grew very nicely.
Do you know where one can buy a Podocarpus?
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Common phrases
pruning a Podocarpus
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
