tin1 jin4 baak6 fu2 tong1天然白虎湯天然白虎汤
Jyutpingtin1 jin4 baak6 fu2 tong1
Yaletīn yìhn baahk fú tōng
Definition
A humorous nickname for watermelon.
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How it's used
Originating from traditional Chinese medicine, 白虎湯 is a classic formula used to clear intense internal heat. Calling watermelon by this name is a witty, humorous way to highlight its cooling properties during the sweltering Hong Kong summer.
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It is so hot today, let's buy a watermelon to eat.
Have you eaten watermelon yet?
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Common phrases
cut a watermelon
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a formal or medical context, as it is strictly a playful, colloquial nickname for the fruit.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
