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Definition
Plant grafting; the process of grafting a branch or bud from one plant onto another.
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How it's used
Primarily used in agricultural or gardening contexts, this term describes the specific horticultural technique of joining plant tissues. While technically a noun, it is frequently used as a verb in casual conversation by adding the aspect marker 咗 or by using it in a question format. It implies a deliberate human intervention to improve fruit yield or flower quality.
Examples
After this tree was grafted, the flowers it bloomed were much prettier.
Do you know how to graft these potted plants?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for connecting things like 連接, but it is strictly reserved for biological grafting of plants. Do not use it for connecting electrical wires or other mechanical objects.
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Grammar guides
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