tit3 dung1 cing1鐵冬青铁冬青
Jyutpingtit3 dung1 cing1
Yaletit dūng chīng
Definition
Kurogane holly (Ilex rotunda); a species of holly native to East Asia.
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How it's used
Commonly known as the "救必應" in traditional medicine, this plant is highly valued for its bitter bark which is often brewed into tea. It is a frequent sight in Hong Kong parks and urban landscaping due to its resilience and glossy, dark green leaves. You will often see it labeled in botanical gardens or nature trails across the territory.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
