mei4蘼
Jyutpingmei4
Yalemèih
Definition
Millet.
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How it's used
Rarely encountered in daily life, this term is almost exclusively found in botanical or historical contexts. Most speakers use the more common term 粟米 when referring to grains or cereals, though strictly speaking that refers to corn. It is effectively a literary relic that does not appear in standard grocery store signage or casual conversation.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 糜, which refers to congee or porridge, due to the visual similarity of the characters. Using this word in a restaurant will likely cause confusion as staff will not recognize it as a food item.
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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.
