caak6鰂鲗
Jyutpingcaak6
Yalechaahk
Definition
Cuttlefish
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong often use 鰂 to refer specifically to cuttlefish, which is a staple in local seafood cuisine. It is frequently seen on menus in Cantonese restaurants, often prepared by blanching or stir-frying with vegetables. While standard dictionaries might use other terms for cephalopods, 鰂 is the term you will hear at the wet market or when ordering food.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Are we eating blanched cuttlefish tonight?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 鰂 with 鯽, which refers to crucian carp. While they share a similar sound in some contexts, they are distinct species and are not interchangeable in a culinary or biological sense.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
