zuk1 ze3竹蔗
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Definition
Sgargane; a species of sugarcane that is green and resembles bamboo.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Distinguished from the thicker, purple-skinned 甘蔗, this variety is thinner, green, and specifically prized for its cooling properties in traditional herbal drinks. It is rarely eaten raw by peeling and chewing like its thicker cousin, as it is primarily used as a base for soups and teas.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
These sugar canes are very sweet, buy a few to boil for drink.
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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.
