mou4 faa1 gwo2無花果无花果
Jyutpingmou4 faa1 gwo2
Yalemòuh fā gwó
Definition
Fig; a sweet, green-skinned fruit with red flesh.
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How it's used
Commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine and herbal soups, this fruit is frequently dried before being sold in local markets. While fresh figs are available, the dried version is a staple ingredient for home cooks preparing nourishing soups to soothe the throat.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
How many figs did you buy to bring home?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
