syu6 caa3樹杈树杈
Jyutpingsyu6 caa3
Yalesyuh cha
Definition
A tree branch or a fork in a tree branch.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the point where a branch forks or splits from the main trunk or another branch. While it can be used for any branch, it carries a sense of the structural division of the tree. It is more descriptive and visual than the general term 樹枝.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The little bird landed on the tree branch.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this for any part of a tree, but it specifically implies a fork or a split. If you just mean a regular twig or branch, 樹枝 is the safer and more common choice.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
