mui4 gon1梅乾
Jyutpingmui4 gon1
Yalemùih gōn
Definition
A prune; a dried plum.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to dried plums, often those that have been preserved with salt or sugar. It is a popular snack in Hong Kong, frequently found in traditional candy shops or sold in small plastic packets at convenience stores. Unlike fresh fruit, it is treated more like a preserved treat or a palate cleanser.
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baau1包bāuExamples
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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.
