baak6 dau2白豆

Jyutpingbaak6 dau2

Yalebaahk dáu

名詞

Definition

Soybean

colloquialfood

How it's used

While the standard term for soybean is 黃豆, many older generations or specific regions in Hong Kong refer to them as 白豆. It is important to note that this is a regional variation rather than a different type of bean, so do not be confused if you see it used interchangeably with 黃豆 in traditional markets or local recipes.

Measure word

nap1粒nāp

Examples

ni1呢di1啲baak6白dau2豆zam6浸gwo3過je2夜mei6未aa4呀？

Have these soybeans been soaked overnight yet?

ngo5我soeng2想maai5買di1啲baak6白dau2豆faan1返heoi3去mo4磨dau6豆zoeng1漿。

I want to buy some soybeans to make soy milk.

Common phrases

mo4磨baak6白dau2豆

grind soybeans

zam6浸baak6白dau2豆

soak soybeans

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 白豆 with white beans like cannellini or navy beans, which are different legumes entirely. Always clarify if the speaker is referring to the yellow soybean used for soy milk or a different white-colored bean.