aap3 zeoi2 lei4鴨嘴梨鸭嘴梨
Jyutpingaap3 zeoi2 lei4
Yaleaap jéui lèih
Definition
Ya pear, a variety of Chinese white pear with pale yellow skin and brown specks.
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How it's used
The name refers to the distinctively elongated shape of the fruit, which resembles a duck's bill. It is a very common variety found in local wet markets and supermarkets, often preferred for its crisp texture and high water content. Unlike some other varieties, it is usually eaten raw rather than cooked in soups.
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zek3隻jekExamples
This Chinese white pear is very sweet, do you want some?
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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.
