sei3 jip6 cou2四葉草四叶草
Jyutpingsei3 jip6 cou2
Yalesei yihp chóu
Definition
Four-leaf clover; a rare variation of clover.
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How it's used
Associated heavily with the concept of luck and rarity in local culture. People often search for them in parks as a hobby, though they are notoriously difficult to spot among regular clover patches. The term is almost exclusively used in the context of the lucky plant rather than any botanical discussion.
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po1樖pōExamples
I found a four-leaf clover in the grass.
Do you really think a four-leaf clover brings good luck?
Common phrases
to look for a four-leaf clover
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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.
