熱情果
yit6 cing4 gwo2
In Cantonese, passionfruit is 熱情果 (yit6 cing4 gwo2).
A tropical fruit known for its aromatic scent and tart, edible seeds.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a literal translation of 'passionfruit', composed of 熱情 (passion), 果 (fruit).
How do you pronounce it?
yit6 cing4 gwo2
Did you know?
- While 熱情果 is the direct translation of 'passionfruit', most people actually call it 百香果, which means 'hundred-fragrance fruit'.
- In Cantonese, the word for passion 熱情 literally translates to 'hot emotion'.
- Because 熱情果 is a loan translation, using it in some traditional markets may signal to the vendor that you are a tourist or a youth.
Examples in context
- 我要一份百香果甜品I would like a serving of passionfruit dessert
- 呢啲熱情果好甜。ni1 di1 jit6 cing4 gwo2 hou2 tim4.These passionfruits are very sweet.
Example conversation
At a fruit stall in a local market.
- 美玲 Mei Ling請問呢啲熱情果幾多錢一斤？ping3 man6 ni1 di1 jit6 cing4 gwo2 gei2 do1 cin4 jat1 gan1?Excuse me, how much are these passionfruits per catty?
- 子健 Tsz Kin熱情果十蚊一斤。jit6 cing4 gwo2 sap6 man1 jat1 gan1.The passionfruit is ten dollars per catty.
- 美玲 Mei Ling我想買兩斤。ngo5 soeng2 maai5 loeng5 gan1.I want to buy two catties.
- 子健 Tsz Kin冇問題，等我幫你裝。mou5 man6 tai4, dang2 ngo5 bong1 nei5 zong1.No problem, let me pack them for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
