saan1 wu4珊瑚
Jyutpingsaan1 wu4
Yalesāan wùh
Definition
Coral, an immobile marine creature; coral reef.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the marine organism or the material used in jewelry. It is often used in the context of diving or marine conservation in Hong Kong. Note that it is distinct from the adjective used for the color coral, which is typically described using color terms rather than the noun itself.
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gau6嚿gauhExamples
The corals on the seabed are so beautiful.
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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.
