baak6 coeng1白鯧白鲳
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Yalebaahk chēung
Definition
White pomfret; silver pomfret
colloquialfood
How it's used
Commonly prepared by steaming with ginger and scallions to highlight its delicate, buttery texture. It is a prized fish in Cantonese cuisine, often appearing during festive meals or family gatherings because of its mild flavor and lack of small, sharp bones.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Shall we steam a white pomfret for dinner tonight?
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Common phrases
steamed white pomfret
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
