zoeng1 gwo2漿果浆果

Jyutpingzoeng1 gwo2
Yalejēung gwó
名詞

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.

Measure word

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Examples

So it turns out that bananas are actually a type of berry.

Common phrases

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