caa4 gwaa1茶瓜
Jyutpingcaa4 gwaa1
Yalechàh gwā
Definition
Sugared melon; white cucumber pickled in sugar and other ingredients, with a sweet and slightly sour taste.
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How it's used
Often associated with traditional breakfast or comfort food, this preserved vegetable is a staple in many older households. While it is technically a preserved melon, it is frequently grouped with other preserved vegetables like 榨菜 when discussing side dishes for congee. It provides a distinct sweet and slightly tangy profile that cuts through the blandness of plain rice porridge.
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dip2碟dípExamples
These sugared melons are the best to eat with congee.
How much sugared melon did you buy to take home?
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Common phrases
sugared melon with congee
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with fresh melon, as it is a specific preserved product found in the dry goods section or specialty jars. It is not a fresh vegetable you would stir-fry like a zucchini.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
