gwo2 zi2果子

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名詞

Definition

Fruit, or a fruit-like result; also used to refer to Japanese sweets or desserts.

fruit; a result or outcome of something
technicalwagashi; traditional Japanese sweets or desserts

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How it's used

Using 果子 to refer to literal fruit is quite rare in daily Cantonese, where 水果 is the standard term. You will mostly encounter this word in metaphorical contexts, such as describing the results or consequences of one's actions. It carries a slightly literary or formal tone compared to the everyday vocabulary used in markets or kitchens.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋zung3種ge3嘅gwo2果zi2子cyun4全bou6部dou1都maai6賣saai3晒laa3喇。

All the fruits they grew have been sold out.

Common phrases

fu2苦gwo2果zi2子

bitter fruit (metaphor for negative consequences)

tim4甜mei5美gwo2果zi2子

sweet fruit (metaphor for positive results)

Common mistake

Learners often use this to mean any fruit they buy at a shop, but it sounds unnatural in that context. Always prefer 水果 for grocery shopping or casual conversation about food.