hau2 laap6 sap1口立濕
Jyutpinghau2 laap6 sap1
Yaleháu laahp sāp
Definition
Salty or sour preserved fruits and snacks that stimulate salivation.
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How it's used
The name literally refers to how these snacks make your mouth wet, specifically by stimulating saliva production. While it encompasses a wide range of preserved fruits, it is most frequently associated with traditional snacks sold in old-school herb shops or candy stores. It carries a nostalgic, slightly old-fashioned feel compared to modern processed snacks.
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baau1包bāuExamples
I love buying a bag of pickled fruits to eat when watching a movie at the cinema.
Is your throat sore? Eat some pickled fruits to soothe it.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general dried fruits like raisins or dried mangoes, which are usually referred to as 果乾. 口立濕 specifically implies the salty, sour, or medicinal-tasting preserved varieties.
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Grammar guides
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