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Yaleyàhn mihn
Definition
The false mangosteen fruit (Garcinia xanthochymus), also known as yan-min.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively refer to this plant by the name 銀棯 rather than 人面. Using the term 人面 can cause confusion because it sounds identical to the phrase for human face, which is a common idiom component. It is primarily a botanical name used in formal or academic contexts.
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fo2棵fóExamples
The garcinia xanthochymus trees here grow very tall.
Have you ever seen the fruit of the garcinia xanthochymus?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common phrase 人面, which means human face or facial features. If you say you saw an 人面 in the park, people will likely be very confused unless you specify it is a tree.
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