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Definition
Longan fruit.
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How it's used
People often refer to this fruit as 桂圓 when it is dried and used in traditional Chinese medicine or soups. While the fresh fruit is commonly called 龍眼, you will frequently hear older generations or market vendors refer to it as 桂圓肉 when sold in its dried, pitted form.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
These longans are very sweet, have a few.
How many catties of longans did you buy to bring home?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 荔枝, which has a bumpy, reddish skin and a different texture. Longans are smaller, smoother, and have a distinct, musky sweetness compared to the floral profile of lychees.
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