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Definition
A type of banana characterized by its slender, slightly curved shape.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a smaller, thinner variety of banana often called lady finger banana in English. These are prized for their thin skin and sweet, creamy texture compared to the larger, common Cavendish bananas found in supermarkets. They are frequently sold in bunches at traditional wet markets rather than individually.
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- 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.
