seoi2 sin1水仙
Jyutpingseoi2 sin1
Yaleséui sīn
Definition
Daffodil or narcissus; also a type of Oolong tea.
- daffodil; narcissus flower often bought during Chinese New Year
- Shui Hsien tea; a type of fragrant Oolong tea
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How it's used
Associated strongly with the Lunar New Year, this flower is considered a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. It is common to see them displayed in homes during the festive season, often grown in shallow water with decorative pebbles. Beyond the plant, the term also refers to a specific variety of Oolong tea known for its distinct floral aroma.
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po1樖pōExamples
It is auspicious to have a daffodil at home during the New Year.
Do you like the delicate fragrance of daffodils?
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
