gwo2 zap1果汁
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Definition
Fruit juice.
Example
I want fruit juice.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to the liquid extracted from fruit, often implying a processed or store-bought beverage unless specified as 鮮榨. When ordering in a restaurant or cha chaan teng, people frequently specify the fruit type, such as 蘋果汁 or 西瓜汁, rather than just using the generic term.
Measure word
bui1杯būiExamples
This glass of fruit juice is very sweet, it feels great after drinking it.
Related words
Common phrases
freshly squeezed fruit juice
bottled fruit juice
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Grammar guides
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