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Jyutpingseoi5
Yaleséuih
Definition
Cotton wadding, or soft, fine plant fibers such as those on willow catkins.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts rather than daily conversation. It specifically refers to the soft, fibrous material found in plants like willow or poplar, or the loose stuffing inside a garment. When describing general fluff or dust bunnies, speakers usually prefer the term 塵埃 or 污糟嘢.
Examples
In spring, the park is filled with floating willow catkins.
The cotton wadding is very light and scatters as soon as you blow on it.
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