jin1 zi1 goek3胭脂腳胭脂脚
Jyutpingjin1 zi1 goek3
Yaleyīn jī geuk
Definition
A variety of pomelo with pink flesh.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a variety of pomelo known for its distinct pink or reddish flesh. It is highly prized for its sweetness compared to the more common white-fleshed varieties. You will mostly hear this term in traditional markets or fruit stalls when vendors are highlighting the quality of their stock.
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- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
