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Definition
An alternative form of 薯, meaning potato or yam.
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How it's used
The character 藷 is an archaic or variant form of 薯 and is almost never used in modern written or spoken Cantonese. You will exclusively see 薯 used for potatoes, sweet potatoes, or any tuberous vegetable. Using 藷 in a modern context will likely confuse native speakers as it looks like a classical or obscure character.
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Common mistake
Learners should avoid using 藷 entirely, as it is not part of the standard modern lexicon. Always use 薯 instead to ensure your writing is readable and natural.
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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.
