wong4 suk6黃熟黄熟
Jyutpingwong4 suk6
Yalewòhng suhk
Definition
To turn yellow and ripe
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the visual transition of fruit from green to a ripe yellow state. It is rarely used for other types of ripening, such as berries that turn red or purple, where other descriptors are preferred. The term carries a sense of readiness for harvest or consumption.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
yellow and ripe fruit
Common mistake
Avoid using this for fruits that do not turn yellow when ripe, such as apples or grapes, as it sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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