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Definition

Imported oranges, particularly Sunkist oranges from the United States.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the Sunkist brand of oranges imported from the United States, which have historically been a premium fruit choice in local markets. The term reflects a time when American goods were considered high quality and desirable. It is often used interchangeably with the brand name itself, regardless of whether the fruit is technically from the Sunkist cooperative.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

ngo5我soeng2想maai5買gei2幾zek3隻gam1金saan1山caang2橙faan1返uk1屋kei2企sik6食。

I want to buy a few Sunkist oranges to take home to eat.

ni1呢di1啲gam1金saan1山caang2橙tim4甜m4唔tim4甜㗎？

Are these Sunkist oranges sweet?

Common phrases

maai5買gam1金saan1山caang2橙

buy Sunkist oranges

sik6食gam1金saan1山caang2橙

eat Sunkist oranges

Common mistake

Do not use this to refer to all oranges, as it specifically denotes the imported American variety. Using it for local or mainland oranges will sound confusing to native speakers.