gai1 daan2 gwo2雞蛋果鸡蛋果
Jyutpinggai1 daan2 gwo2
Yalegāi dáan gwó
Definition
Passion fruit.
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How it's used
Most Hong Kongers prefer using the loanword 熱情果 over 雞蛋果 when referring to the fruit. While 雞蛋果 is technically correct, it is often confused with other fruits like egg fruit or canistel in different Chinese-speaking regions. Using 熱情果 avoids ambiguity and is the standard term found on menus and in supermarkets.
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Do you want to drink passion fruit juice?
Related words
Common phrases
passion fruit juice
Common mistake
Avoid using 雞蛋果 if you want to be immediately understood in a casual setting, as many locals might pause to process the term before realizing you mean passion fruit. Stick to 熱情果 for clarity.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
