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Definition
Bok choy (Chinese cabbage), especially the variety with deep green leaves and white stems.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the variety with dark green leaves and white stalks, often called Shanghai bok choy in international markets. It is a staple vegetable in local home cooking, frequently stir-fried with garlic or blanched in soups. Distinguish it from the paler, larger varieties like 黃芽白 which are preferred for hotpot or long-simmered dishes.
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Shall we stir-fry some bok choy with garlic tonight?
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Common phrases
stir-fried bok choy with garlic
bok choy and tofu soup
Common mistake
Avoid confusing this with 黃芽白, which has a much lighter, yellowish-green leaf and a sweeter, softer texture when cooked. Using the wrong term might lead to buying the wrong vegetable for your specific recipe.
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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.
