gwo2 dung3果凍果冻
Jyutpinggwo2 dung3
Yalegwó dung
Definition
Jelly or gelatin dessert.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Most Hong Kongers prefer using the loanword 啫喱 over the term 果凍 in daily conversation. While 果凍 is understood and often seen on product packaging, it sounds slightly more formal or written. Using 啫喱 makes you sound more natural when ordering dessert or talking about snacks.
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Kids love eating jelly the most.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 果醬, which refers to jam or fruit preserves. Using the wrong term can lead to confusion since one is a solid dessert and the other is a spread.
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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.
