kei4 wai5 gwo2奇偉果奇伟果
Jyutpingkei4 wai5 gwo2
Yalekèih wáih gwó
Definition
Kiwi fruit.
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How it's used
While 奇偉果 is a common way to refer to kiwi fruits, many people in Hong Kong simply use the English loanword kiwi. You will frequently see it labeled as 奇異果 in supermarkets, which is the standard written form used across the region. Using 奇偉果 is perfectly understood, but 奇異果 is the more dominant term in both speech and print.
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I want to buy some kiwi fruits to eat at home.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 奇異果, which is the much more common spelling. While they are pronounced similarly, 奇異果 is the standard term you will encounter on menus and in shops.
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