je4 seoi2椰水
Jyutpingje4 seoi2
Yaleyèh séui
Definition
Coconut water or coconut juice.
colloquialdrinkfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the clear liquid found inside a coconut, distinct from coconut milk which is opaque and extracted from the grated flesh. It is commonly sold in cartons or bottles in convenience stores and is widely considered a cooling drink in traditional Chinese medicine.
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zi1支jīExamples
The weather is so hot, drinking a cup of coconut juice is very refreshing.
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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.
