pou4 tou4 gung1蒲桃公
Jyutpingpou4 tou4 gung1
Yalepòuh tòuh gūng
Definition
Rose apple; a long-shaped, fleshy, and seedless variety of rose apple.
colloquialfood
How it's used
This specific name is primarily used in certain regions of the Pearl River Delta and among older generations in Hong Kong. Most younger speakers or those in urban areas are more likely to use the loanword 蓮霧 or the descriptive term 水蓊. It is a seasonal fruit that is highly prized for its crisp texture and refreshing, mild sweetness.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
ni1 di1 pou4 tou4 gung1 hou2 tim4 aa4
呢啲蒲桃公好甜呀。
These rose apples are very sweet.
nei5 maai5 zo2 gei2 do1 pou4 tou4 gung1 faan1 uk1 kei2
你買咗幾多蒲桃公返屋企？
How many rose apples did you buy to take home?
Related words
Common phrases
song2 ceoi3 pou4 tou4 gung1
爽脆蒲桃公
crispy rose apple
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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