lok6 faa1落花
Jyutpinglok6 faa1
Yalelohk fā
Definition
Fallen flowers or blossoms.
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How it's used
Literary imagery often permeates daily speech through idioms like 落花流水, which describes a state of total defeat or chaos. While the literal meaning refers to flowers that have dropped from a tree, it is rarely used in casual conversation outside of poetic descriptions or specific set phrases. It carries a sense of transience and melancholy that is deeply rooted in classical Chinese aesthetics.
Measure word
deoi1堆dēuiExamples
The ground is covered with fallen blossoms, it is so beautiful.
Related words
Common phrases
utterly defeated
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb phrase 落花, which would mean to drop a flower. As a noun, it refers specifically to the state of the blossoms after they have already fallen.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
