taai3 joeng4 faa1太陽花太阳花

Jyutpingtaai3 joeng4 faa1

Yaletaai yèuhng fā

名詞

Definition

Sunflower, a plant with a large yellow flowerhead whose seeds are used for oil or eaten as a snack.

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How it's used

People in Hong Kong often use the term 向日葵 instead of 太陽花 when referring to the plant in a botanical or formal context. While 太陽花 is perfectly understood, it carries a slightly more casual or descriptive tone. It is also frequently used as a name for various decorative flowers in casual speech, so check the context if you are unsure if someone is referring to the specific plant that produces seeds.

Measure word

po1樖pō

Examples

faa1花jyun2園jap6入min6面zung3種zo2咗hou2好do1多taai3太joeng4陽faa1花。

There are many sunflowers planted in the garden.

nei5你zung1鍾m4唔zung1鍾ji3意taai3太joeng4陽faa1花aa4呀？

Do you like sunflowers?

Common phrases

taai3太joeng4陽faa1花zung2種zi2子

sunflower seeds

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse this with the term 太陽花學運, which refers to a specific political movement in Taiwan. If you are talking about the flower, ensure the context is clear so it is not mistaken for a political reference.