hoi1 sam1 gwo2開心果开心果
Jyutpinghoi1 sam1 gwo2
Yalehōi sām gwó
Definition
Pistachio.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal nut, this term is frequently used as a nickname for someone who is cheerful and brings joy to those around them. Calling someone an 開心果 suggests they have a bubbly personality and are the life of the party. It is a common and affectionate way to describe a friend or family member who keeps everyone laughing.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
We definitely buy pistachios to eat at home during Chinese New Year.
Do you like eating pistachios?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the literal nut with the metaphorical use, though the context usually makes the meaning clear. Remember that the measure word 粒 is used for individual nuts, while 包 is used for a whole bag.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
