hap6 zoeng2 gwaa1合掌瓜

Jyutpinghap6 zoeng2 gwaa1
Yalehahp jéung gwā
名詞

Definition

Chayote; an edible green gourd from the Cucurbitaceae family.

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How it's used

Often referred to as 佛手瓜 in other Chinese-speaking regions, but in Hong Kong, the name 合掌瓜 is standard in wet markets and supermarkets. It is a staple ingredient for home-style soups, frequently paired with pork ribs or carrots to create a cooling, mild-flavored broth.

Measure word

go3個go

Common phrases

chayote soup
to boil/make chayote soup

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