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Definition
Beetroot; a plant in the Chenopodiaceae family.
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How it's used
Often associated with Western-style cooking or health-conscious diets in Hong Kong. While it is a common ingredient in borscht, it is not a traditional staple in Cantonese cuisine, so it is frequently referred to by its English name or simply as beetroot in many supermarkets.
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Do you like eating beetroot?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
