gwo2菓
Jyutpinggwo2
Yalegwó
Definition
Fruit.
datedfood
How it's used
This character is a variant of 果 and is rarely seen in modern printed materials or formal writing. You will mostly encounter it in older signage, traditional shop names, or specific artistic contexts. In everyday communication, always use the standard character 果 instead to ensure clarity and avoid confusion.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
The fruit here is very fresh.
Related words
Common mistake
Using this character in a professional or academic setting will be seen as a spelling error or an archaic affectation. It is not a standard character for modern Cantonese input methods.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
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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.
