cou2 mui2草莓
Jyutpingcou2 mui2
Yalechóu múi
Definition
Strawberry; the sweet, red, heart-shaped fruit.
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How it's used
The term 士多啤梨 is a direct phonetic loan from the English word strawberry and is the standard way to refer to the fruit in Hong Kong. While 草莓 is understood as the written Chinese term, it is rarely used in spoken Cantonese and can sound unnatural or overly formal in a casual setting.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 草莓 in daily conversation as it sounds like a translation from Mandarin. Always use the loanword 士多啤梨 to sound like a local.
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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.
