caa4 jau4茶油
Jyutpingcaa4 jau4
Yalechàh yàuh
Definition
Tea seed oil.
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How it's used
Tea oil is highly valued in traditional Cantonese households for its high smoke point and perceived health benefits. It is often considered a premium cooking oil compared to standard vegetable oils. Beyond the kitchen, it is sometimes used in traditional medicine or as a natural hair treatment.
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This bottle of tea oil is expensive, it smells great when used for cooking.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
