gam1 gat1柑桔
Jyutpinggam1 gat1
Yalegām gāt
Definition
Kumquat; a small oval orange-like citrus fruit with an edible peel often used for pickling.
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How it's used
People often associate this fruit with the Lunar New Year because the word sounds like the word for gold. It is frequently preserved in salt to create a traditional remedy for sore throats. The skin is the most prized part of the fruit, so it is almost always eaten whole rather than peeled.
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Do you like eating pickled kumquats?
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Common phrases
pickled kumquat
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the general term for orange, which is 橙. Remember that 柑桔 refers specifically to the small, oval-shaped variety often used for decoration or pickling.
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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.
