saam1 sik1 gan2三色堇
Jyutpingsaam1 sik1 gan2
Yalesāam sīk gán
Definition
Pansy; a type of ornamental plant typically featuring three-colored petals of yellow, white, and purple.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Viola tricolor species, though in casual conversation it is often used as a general term for various pansies. It is primarily a horticultural term rather than a common household object, so it appears most frequently in contexts involving gardening or flower shops.
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pun4盆pùnhExamples
Do you like pansies?
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Common phrases
to grow pansies
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
