nai4 juk6泥肉
Jyutpingnai4 juk6
Yalenàih yuhk
Definition
The layer of arable soil.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the fertile top layer of soil suitable for planting, rather than just dirt or earth in general. It is commonly used by gardeners or farmers when discussing soil quality and depth for cultivation. While it sounds slightly technical, it is the standard term for distinguishing the nutrient-rich surface layer from the harder subsoil.
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The layer of topsoil here is very thick, everything grows beautifully.
Dig a bit deeper, does the topsoil underneath still have any nutrients?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
