wat6核
Jyutpingwat6
Yalewaht
Definition
The seed, kernel, stone, or pip inside a fruit.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of fruit seeds, this word is frequently used in the slang term 核突 to describe something disgusting or ugly. It carries a sense of something being bothersome or obstructive, much like a hard seed that gets in the way while eating. You will often hear it used in the context of food preparation or when complaining about the inconvenience of removing seeds.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
This orange has so many seeds, it's such a hassle.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it can refer to a core or center of something abstract. In Cantonese, it is almost exclusively reserved for physical seeds or pits in fruits, or the slang usage for something repulsive.
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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.
