bo1 lei1 saang1 coi3玻璃生菜

Jyutpingbo1 lei1 saang1 coi3

Yalebō lēi sāang choi

名詞

Definition

A high-quality variety of lettuce known for its crisp texture.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a variety of lettuce known for its translucent appearance and exceptionally crunchy texture. It is highly prized in Cantonese cuisine, particularly for hot pot or stir-fries, because it retains its snap even after brief cooking. The term highlights the visual quality of the leaves, which appear almost like thin glass when held up to light.

Measure word

dip2碟díp

Examples

daa2打bin1邊lou4爐jat1一ding6定jiu3要giu3叫dip2碟bo1玻lei1璃saang1生coi3菜。

You must order a plate of crispy lettuce when having hot pot.

nei1呢dou6度di1啲bo1玻lei1璃saang1生coi3菜hou2好san1新sin1鮮aa4呀。

The crispy lettuce here is very fresh.

Common phrases

coek3灼bo1玻lei1璃saang1生coi3菜

blanched crispy lettuce

san1新sin1鮮bo1玻lei1璃saang1生coi3菜

fresh crispy lettuce

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with generic lettuce, as it specifically denotes a premium variety with a distinctively crisp texture. Using it to describe soft or wilted lettuce will sound incorrect to native speakers.