wai6 laan4蕙蘭蕙兰
Jyutpingwai6 laan4
Yalewaih làahn
Definition
Cymbidium or boat orchid; a type of orchid found in subtropical and tropical Asia and northern Australia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a genus of orchids often associated with elegance and traditional Chinese aesthetics. While it is a botanical term, it is frequently encountered in the context of gardening or floral arrangements in Hong Kong. It is distinct from more common, generic orchids found in supermarkets.
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pun4盆pùnhExamples
Do you grow cymbidium at your home?
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Common phrases
Cymbidium flower
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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.
