ceng1 lo4 baak6青蘿蔔青萝卜
Jyutpingceng1 lo4 baak6
Yalechēng lòh baahk
Definition
Green radish or turnip, a variety of radish with a dark green skin.
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How it's used
青蘿蔔 is a staple ingredient in Cantonese home-style soups, often paired with 紅蘿蔔 and pork bones. It has a slightly milder and sweeter taste compared to the common white radish. Unlike the white radish, it is rarely eaten raw or pickled, as its primary culinary purpose is to add depth and sweetness to slow-cooked broths.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Remember to add green turnip when making soup.
Related words
Common phrases
green and red turnip soup
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard white radish, which is simply called 蘿蔔 or 白蘿蔔. Using the wrong type of radish can significantly alter the flavor profile of a traditional soup.
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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.
