ke2 gwaa1茄瓜
Jyutpingke2 gwaa1
Yaleké gwā
Definition
Eggplant; aubergine.
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How it's used
茄瓜 is primarily used in the New Territories and by older generations, whereas 矮瓜 is the standard term used in urban markets and supermarkets across Hong Kong. Both refer to the same vegetable, but you will find 矮瓜 on almost every price tag in a grocery store. It is worth noting that the term 茄子 is also understood but is perceived as a more formal or written term borrowed from Mandarin.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Shall we cook eggplant casserole tonight?
I don't like eating eggplant, I find it too mushy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 茄瓜 with 茄汁, which means ketchup or tomato sauce, despite both sharing the first character.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
