mat6 gam1蜜柑
Jyutpingmat6 gam1
Yalemaht gām
Definition
Satsuma; mandarin orange; a type of tangerine.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, seedless, easy to peel citrus fruit often associated with winter. While technically a type of 柑, it is distinguished by its thin skin and sweet, juicy segments. It is frequently sold in loose bags or boxes during the Lunar New Year season.
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go3個goExamples
These satsumas are very sweet, do you want to eat some?
I went to the market and bought a bag of satsumas back home.
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