pou4 tai4 zi2菩提子

Jyutpingpou4 tai4 zi2

Yalepòuh tàih jí

Definition

Grapes.

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How it's used

While 菩提子 is a valid term for grapes, it is significantly less common in daily life than 提子. Using 菩提子 can sound slightly more formal or literary, sometimes carrying a subtle association with Buddhist imagery due to the literal meaning of bodhi seeds. In a typical market or grocery store setting, you will almost exclusively hear people ask for 提子.

Measure word

cau1抽chāu

Examples

ni1呢di1啲pou4菩tai4提zi2子hou2好tim4甜aa4呀。

These grapes are very sweet.

nei5你maai5買zo2咗gei2幾do1多bong6磅pou4菩tai4提zi2子faan1返uk1屋kei2企？

How many pounds of grapes did you buy to take home?

Common phrases

jat1一cau1抽pou4菩tai4提zi2子

a bunch of grapes

pou4菩tai4提zi2子

seedless grapes

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 提子, which is the standard, everyday word for grapes in Hong Kong. Using 菩提子 in a casual conversation might make you sound like you are reading from a book or using a slightly archaic term.