zong1 gaa3莊稼庄稼
Jyutpingzong1 gaa3
Yalejōng ga
Definition
Crops; a general term for farm plants.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to refer to agricultural produce. In everyday Hong Kong Cantonese, people rarely use this word, preferring more specific terms like 農作物 or even just referring to the specific plant being grown.
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pai1批pāiExamples
The crops are growing very well this year.
The farmers worked very hard to grow these crops.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common household word, but it sounds quite academic or old-fashioned in casual conversation. Using it to describe a small home garden or a few potted plants will sound unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
