hung4 zou2紅棗红枣
Jyutpinghung4 zou2
Yalehùhng jóu
Definition
Red jujube; Chinese date.
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How it's used
Often associated with traditional Chinese medicine and health tonics, red jujubes are frequently added to soups or desserts to balance flavors and provide supposed health benefits. They are considered a warming food in Chinese dietary therapy, making them a staple in home cooking during colder months or for postpartum recovery.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Remember to put a few red jujubes in when making soup.
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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.
