faan1 gwaa1番瓜
Jyutpingfaan1 gwaa1
Yalefāan gwā
Definition
Pumpkin
colloquialfood
How it's used
Although南瓜 is the standard term used in writing and formal contexts, 番瓜 is frequently heard in traditional wet markets and among older generations. It carries a slightly more rustic or colloquial feel compared to the more common botanical name. Both terms are perfectly understood across all age groups in Hong Kong.
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go3個goExamples
This pumpkin is very sweet.
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Grammar guides
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