juk6 ho4 baau1玉荷包
Jyutpingjuk6 ho4 baau1
Yaleyuhk hòh bāau
Definition
A variety of lychee.
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How it's used
This specific variety is highly prized for its small seed and thick, translucent flesh. It is often considered a premium cultivar compared to standard lychees. The name implies that the fruit is as precious as a jade purse, reflecting its status as a seasonal delicacy.
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gan1斤gānExamples
When jade purse lychees are in season, I buy them to eat every day.
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Common phrases
Jade purse lychee
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic 荔枝, as it refers to a specific, high-quality cultivar rather than the fruit category as a whole. It is only available for a very short window during the early summer.
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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.
