tin1 tou4天桃
Jyutpingtin1 tou4
Yaletīn tòuh
Definition
Java apple, also known as wax jambu.
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How it's used
Most Hong Kongers refer to this fruit as 蓮霧 rather than 天桃. While 天桃 is technically correct, it is rarely heard in wet markets or supermarkets, where the label will almost always be 蓮霧.
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Related words
Common phrases
fresh wax jambu
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蟠桃, which refers to flat peaches. Using 天桃 in a casual conversation might confuse listeners who are unfamiliar with the term.
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