je4椰
Jyutpingje4
Yaleyèh
Definition
Coconut; something related to coconuts.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than standing alone as a noun. While it refers to the coconut fruit, it is almost always paired with 子 to form the full noun 椰子. It is highly productive in culinary contexts, appearing in names of various drinks and desserts.
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I want to drink a cup of coconut milk, it is very refreshing and sweet.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 椰 alone to refer to the whole fruit in everyday speech, as it sounds incomplete or overly literary. Always use 椰子 when referring to the object itself.
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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.
