lou4 wai5蘆葦芦苇
Jyutpinglou4 wai5
Yalelòuh wáih
Definition
Reed; a wetland plant with purplish flower spikes and white, wind-dispersed seeds.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tall, grass-like plants found in wetlands. It carries a slightly literary or poetic connotation in Chinese culture, often associated with melancholy or the passage of time, rather than being a common term used in daily urban life.
Measure word
fo2棵fóExamples
Related words
Common phrases
a thicket of reeds
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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.
