lou4 gwat1蘆橘芦橘
Jyutpinglou4 gwat1
Yalelòuh gwāt
Definition
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica).
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How it's used
Most Cantonese speakers refer to this fruit as 枇杷 rather than 蘆橘. While 蘆橘 is a valid literary name, it is rarely used in daily conversation and might confuse people at a market or fruit stall. Using 枇杷 ensures you are understood immediately by locals.
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go3個goExamples
These loquats are very sweet, do you want to eat some?
I bought a catty of loquats to take home.
Related words
Common phrases
loquat syrup
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using 蘆橘 in casual settings because it sounds overly formal or archaic. Stick to 枇杷 for all everyday interactions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
