zi1 jip6枝葉枝叶
Jyutpingzi1 jip6
Yalejī yihp
Definition
Branches and leaves of a plant.
neutralnature
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of plant parts, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe non-essential details or secondary matters. When someone is accused of focusing on the枝葉, it implies they are neglecting the core issue or the main point of an argument.
Measure word
di1啲dīExamples
The branches and leaves of this tree have grown very lush.
Related words
Common phrases
to prune branches and leaves
lush branches and leaves
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
