gai1 si2 gwo2雞屎果鸡屎果
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Definition
Guava; alternative name for 番石榴.
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How it's used
The name literally translates to chicken-dung fruit, which refers to the strong, pungent aroma of the fruit when it is very ripe. While 番石榴 is the standard term used in supermarkets and formal settings, 雞屎果 is the common, informal name used in daily life. It is perfectly acceptable to use this term in casual conversation with friends or at a local fruit stall.
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Do not be offended or confused by the name, as it is just a colloquial way to describe the fruit's distinct smell rather than a negative judgment on its taste. It is not considered vulgar, just very informal.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
