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Definition
Papaya; a sweet tropical fruit with orange flesh, soft skin, and seeds.
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How it's used
Papaya is a staple in Cantonese home cooking, particularly in soups where it is boiled with meat or sweet ingredients. It is frequently associated with health benefits, especially for digestion, and is often recommended to nursing mothers as a traditional remedy.
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I want to buy a papaya to take home for soup.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
