sam6葚
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Yalesahm
Definition
Mulberry; the fruit of the mulberry tree.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, elongated fruit of the mulberry tree. While botanically accurate, it is rarely used in casual conversation because most people in Hong Kong simply refer to it as 桑葚 or even just 桑子. It is more commonly encountered in traditional Chinese medicine contexts or when discussing herbal ingredients.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for berries, as it is highly specific to the mulberry. In everyday life, you will almost never hear someone use the single character 葚 alone without the prefix 桑.
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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.
