sai1 mui2西梅
Jyutpingsai1 mui2
Yalesāi múi
Definition
Prunes or European plums.
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How it's used
Often associated with digestive health, prunes are frequently consumed in Hong Kong as a dried snack rather than fresh fruit. You will commonly find them sold in pre-packaged bags at supermarkets or local snack shops.
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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.
