hung4 mou4 daan1紅毛丹红毛丹
Jyutpinghung4 mou4 daan1
Yalehùhng mòuh dāan
Definition
Rambutan; a red tropical fruit with hairy skin and firm white flesh resembling lychee.
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How it's used
The name literally translates to red hairy fruit, which perfectly describes its appearance. It is a popular tropical fruit in Hong Kong markets during summer, often compared to 荔枝 due to the similar translucent white flesh. Unlike 荔枝, the skin is covered in soft, hair-like spines that are easy to peel.
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These rambutans are very sweet, do you want to eat some?
I bought two catties of rambutans to take home.
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Common phrases
peel a rambutan
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