gai1 sam1 ci2雞心柿鸡心柿
Jyutpinggai1 sam1 ci2
Yalegāi sām chí
Definition
A type of persimmon that is elongated, seedless, and shaped like a chicken heart.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Named for its distinct heart shape, this variety is prized for being seedless and having a smoother texture than rounder persimmon types. It is a seasonal fruit often associated with autumn markets in Hong Kong. Unlike other varieties that might require ripening to remove astringency, this type is generally consumed when firm or slightly soft.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Are there any chicken heart persimmons for sale at the market?
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Common phrases
buy chicken heart persimmons
eat chicken heart persimmons
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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.



