loeng4 gwo2涼果凉果
Jyutpingloeng4 gwo2
Yalelèuhng gwó
Definition
Preserved and dried fruits or melon flesh seasoned with salt and sugar, eaten as a snack.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional preserved fruits that have been salted, sugared, and dried, often found in old style snack shops. These snacks are deeply nostalgic for many locals and are frequently associated with traditional Chinese medicine concepts, such as using dried mandarin peel to soothe the throat.
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baau1包bāuExamples
The pickled fruits sold at this shop are very famous.
Do you like eating pickled fruits like dried plums?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with fresh fruit or modern fruit snacks like fruit leathers or gummy candies. It specifically refers to the traditional, often salty or sour, preserved variety.
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