Loose fruit and veg
LOOSS FROOT /luːs fruːt/
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What it really means
Fruit and vegetables sold individually without packaging — you take what you need and it is weighed at the till or self-checkout. Often cheaper per item than packaged, and you can buy just one.
Chinese explanation
不带包装散卖的果蔬——按需拿取，在收银台或自助结账处称重。单价常比包装的便宜，而且可以只买一个。
Example conversation
A: Do I have to buy the whole bag of apples?
B: No — grab loose ones and just take two.
A：苹果必须买一整袋吗？
B：不用——拿散装的，买两个就行。
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