joeng4 tou4陽桃阳桃
Jyutpingjoeng4 tou4
Yaleyèuhng tòuh
Definition
Carambola; star fruit.
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How it's used
While the formal name is 楊桃, you will frequently see it written as 陽桃 in local markets and on signs. It is a popular seasonal fruit in Hong Kong often associated with the Mid Autumn Festival. The star shaped cross section is why it is commonly called starfruit in English.
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Common mistake
Be aware that people with kidney issues should avoid eating this fruit entirely due to its high oxalate and neurotoxin content, which can be dangerous for those with impaired renal function.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
