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Definition
Hami melon; a sweet, oval or round melon with yellowish-green webbed skin.
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How it's used
Hami melons are a staple in Hong Kong fruit stalls, often sold pre-cut in plastic wrap. Unlike some other melons, the skin is not edible, and the flesh is prized for its crisp texture and high sugar content. It is frequently served as a refreshing dessert after a heavy meal.
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This Hami melon is very sweet.
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Common phrases
cut open a Hami melon
sweet Hami melon
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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.
