tong4 gaau1 syu6糖膠樹糖胶树
Jyutpingtong4 gaau1 syu6
Yaletòhng gāau syuh
Definition
Alstonia scholaris, commonly known as the devil tree.
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How it's used
Commonly found in Hong Kong parks and along roadsides, this tree is notorious for its intense, pungent scent during the flowering season. Many residents find the smell overwhelming or even nauseating, leading to frequent complaints to the government. It is often referred to simply by its name in discussions about urban greenery and environmental nuisance.
Measure word
fo2棵fóExamples
This devil tree smells really bad when it blooms.
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Common phrases
the devil tree blooms
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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.
