caam4 dau2蠶豆蚕豆
Jyutpingcaam4 dau2
Yalechàahm dáu
Definition
Broad bean or fava bean; an oval, flat legume named for its pod's resemblance to a silkworm.
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How it's used
Often associated with the medical condition G6PD deficiency, as many people in Hong Kong are aware that consuming these beans can trigger a reaction in affected individuals. It is frequently sold as a crunchy, deep-fried snack in local grocery stores rather than just being used as a fresh vegetable ingredient.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
This bag of broad beans is very fragrant and crunchy, do you want some?
He bought a lot of fried broad beans to take home as snacks.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with other beans like 綠豆 or 紅豆, as the specific health warning regarding G6PD deficiency is almost exclusively linked to 蠶豆 in local cultural knowledge.
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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.
