ceng1 ziu1青椒
Jyutpingceng1 ziu1
Yalechēng jīu
Definition
Green pepper; bell pepper that is harvested before ripening.
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How it's used
青椒 refers specifically to the bell pepper variety that has not yet ripened to red or yellow. It is commonly used in Cantonese home cooking, particularly in stir-fries with beef or fish paste. Unlike some other vegetables, it is often treated as a flavor enhancer rather than a main dish on its own.
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This green pepper is very fresh, buy it to stir-fry with sliced meat.
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Common phrases
stir-fried green pepper with sliced meat
pan-fried green pepper stuffed with fish paste
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 青椒 with 辣椒, which refers to spicy chili peppers. While 青椒 is technically a type of pepper, it is mild and not spicy, so do not use it to describe hot chili peppers.
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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.
