muk6 gan2木槿
Jyutpingmuk6 gan2
Yalemuhk gán
Definition
Hibiscus; a genus of flowering plants.
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How it's used
Botanical names like this are often used in formal or literary contexts, but they are rarely used in casual daily speech. Most people in Hong Kong would simply refer to these flowers by their general category or use the more common term 朱槿. If you want to sound natural when talking about flowers, it is usually better to describe the appearance or color rather than using specific scientific names.
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fo2棵fóExamples
There are many hibiscus planted in the garden.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the more common term 朱槿, which is the specific variety of hibiscus frequently seen in Hong Kong. Using 木槿 in a casual conversation might sound overly academic or like a direct translation from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
