zan1 kwan2真菌
Jyutpingzan1 kwan2
Yalejān kwán
Definition
Fungus; a general term for organisms such as yeast, mold, and mushrooms.
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How it's used
Use this term primarily in scientific, educational, or medical contexts. In daily life, people usually refer to specific types like 菇 for mushrooms or 霉 for mold, rather than using the formal biological category.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
Scientists have discovered many new fungi.
Related words
Common phrases
fungal infection
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation to describe mold on food or walls, as it sounds overly clinical; use 霉 instead.
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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.
