hak1 mui2黑莓
Jyutpinghak1 mui2
Yalehāk múi
Definition
Blackberry; the dark purple edible fruit.
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How it's used
Blackberries are not a native fruit in Hong Kong, so the term is primarily used in the context of imported produce found in supermarkets. It is often treated as a luxury or specialty item rather than a staple fruit. When discussing the fruit, speakers frequently use the English loanword directly or specify the color to avoid confusion with other berries.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
These blackberries are very sour.
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