mau6 sing6茂盛
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Yalemauh sihng
Definition
Luxuriant or flourishing plant growth with dense, abundant leaves.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe the vitality and density of vegetation, it carries a sense of healthy, vigorous growth. While it can metaphorically describe the prosperity of a business or a career, it is much more common to hear it used in the context of gardening or nature. It implies a state of being full, thick, and thriving.
Examples
This tree has grown so lushly that it blocks out all the sunlight.
The flowers in the backyard are blooming so luxuriantly, they are beautiful.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe human health or physical appearance, as it is strictly reserved for plants and sometimes abstract concepts like growth or development. For people, use words like 健康 or 精神 instead.
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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.
