gwo2 jan4果仁
Jyutpinggwo2 jan4
Yalegwó yàhn
Definition
Nut; edible kernel of a nut.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the edible kernel inside a shell or the nut itself as a snack. It is commonly used in the context of healthy snacking or baking ingredients. Unlike the broader term 堅果 which can sound more technical or botanical, 果仁 is the go-to word for the actual food item you buy at a supermarket.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Do you like eating nuts?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 堅果, which is the general category of hard-shelled fruits. While they overlap, 果仁 focuses on the kernel or the snackable part, whereas 堅果 is often used in nutritional contexts.
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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.
