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Definition
Mangosteen; a round fruit with a reddish-purple rind and segmented white flesh.
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How it's used
Often referred to as the queen of fruits, this fruit is highly prized for its sweet and tangy white segments. It is common to check the number of petals at the bottom of the fruit, as this number usually corresponds to the number of segments inside. Be careful when opening the thick, purple rind, as the juice can easily stain clothes.
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This mangosteen is very sweet.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the name of the powerful typhoon that hit Hong Kong in 2018, which shares the same name. Context usually makes it clear whether someone is talking about the fruit or the weather event.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
