hang6 tou2杏桃
Jyutpinghang6 tou2
Yalehahng tóu
Definition
Apricot; the fruit or the tree.
neutralfood
How it's used
Apricots are not a staple fruit in local Hong Kong markets, so they are often imported and sold in supermarkets. When referring to the dried version commonly found in Chinese herbal soups or snacks, people usually use the specific term 杏脯 instead of just calling them dried 杏桃.
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go3個goExamples
This apricot is very sweet.
How many apricots did you buy to take home?
Related words
Common phrases
fresh apricot
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Grammar guides
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