zoeng1 gwo2漿果浆果
Jyutpingzoeng1 gwo2
Yalejēung gwó
Definition
Berry; a type of fruit in botany developed from a single ovary of a single flower.
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How it's used
Botanical terminology like this is rarely used in daily life unless discussing biology or gardening. Most people in Hong Kong simply refer to small, edible fruits by their specific names or use the general term 水果. When people do use this word, they are often surprised to learn that common items like bananas or tomatoes qualify as berries under the scientific definition.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
So it turns out that bananas are actually a type of berry.
Do you know which plants grow berries?
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edible berries
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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.



