joeng4 tou4楊桃杨桃
Jyutpingjoeng4 tou4
Yaleyèuhng tòuh
Definition
Carambola or star fruit.
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How it's used
Star fruit is widely known in Hong Kong for its distinct shape, which appears as a five-pointed star when sliced crosswise. It is often associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, where it is commonly displayed or eaten alongside mooncakes and pomelos.
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Common mistake
Medical professionals strongly advise people with kidney issues to avoid eating star fruit entirely, as it contains a neurotoxin that damaged kidneys cannot filter out effectively.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
