baat3 zan1八珍
Jyutpingbaat3 zan1
Yalebaat jān
Definition
The eight delicacies; eight highly rare and precious ingredients in Chinese cuisine.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific culinary concept of eight precious ingredients, but in modern Hong Kong, it is most frequently encountered as a menu item name like 八珍豆腐煲 or 八珍炒麵. While the historical list includes exotic items, the contemporary version uses common ingredients like mushrooms, sea cucumber, and various meats. It carries a connotation of a hearty, traditional banquet style dish.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
This restaurant's eight-treasure tofu pot is very famous.
Have you tried the eight delicacies yet?
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Common phrases
eight-treasure tofu pot
eight-treasure fried noodles
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