syu6 zai2 tau4樹仔頭树仔头
Jyutpingsyu6 zai2 tau4
Yalesyuh jái tàuh
Definition
A bonsai tree.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to miniature potted trees that are pruned and shaped. While technically a diminutive form, it is the standard way to describe a bonsai in casual conversation. It carries a sense of affection or appreciation for the delicate nature of the plant.
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pun4盆pùnhExamples
How do you take care of this bonsai tree?
Related words
Common phrases
pruning a bonsai tree
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 樹頭, which refers to a tree stump left in the ground after a tree has been cut down.
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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.
