coeng4 sang1 gwo2長生果长生果
Jyutpingcoeng4 sang1 gwo2
Yalechèuhng sāng gwó
Definition
Peanut.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to peanuts, though it is a more literary or playful way to describe them compared to the standard term 花生. It carries a slightly auspicious connotation because the name implies longevity, making it a common snack choice during Lunar New Year celebrations. You will hear it used more often in older generations or in contexts where people want to sound a bit more poetic or traditional.
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Related words
Common phrases
roasted peanuts
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a formal culinary or grocery context, as it might confuse people who expect the standard term 花生. It is strictly a colloquial, cultural synonym and not the primary name for the legume.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
