loi4 mung1來檬来檬
Jyutpingloi4 mung1
Yalelòih mūng
Definition
Key lime.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, tart citrus fruit often used in Southeast Asian cuisine and cocktails. While standard limes are common in Hong Kong markets, this specific variety is distinguished by its intense aroma and thin rind. It is frequently used in recipes requiring a sharper, more floral acidity compared to the larger Persian limes found in most supermarkets.
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go3個goExamples
This drink has a little bit of key lime juice added.
Related words
Common phrases
key lime juice
Common mistake
Often confused with 青檸, which is the general term for any green lime. Using 來檬 is more precise if you are specifically looking for the smaller, more fragrant key lime variety.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
