jin1 zi1 hung4胭脂紅胭脂红
Jyutpingjin1 zi1 hung4
Yaleyīn jī hùhng
Definition
A species of guava with reddish-pink skin resembling rouge.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a variety of guava known for its distinctive reddish skin, which sets it apart from the common green variety. It is a niche term primarily used in fruit markets or by people who are particular about fruit varieties. Unlike standard fruit names, it is rarely used outside of direct discussions about produce shopping.
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Are there any red guavas for sale at the market?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
