leot6栗
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Definition
Chestnut; the nut or the tree.
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How it's used
While 栗 is the formal character for chestnut, it is almost never used alone in spoken Cantonese. You will almost always hear it as 栗子 to refer to the nut itself. The single character is mostly seen in written signs or names of dishes.
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Related words
Common phrases
sugar-roasted chestnuts
Common mistake
Do not confuse the pronunciation of 栗 with 瀝 or 歷, as they sound different to native speakers. Also, avoid using 栗 as a standalone noun in casual speech, as it sounds incomplete; always add 子 to make it 栗子.
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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.
