ci3 san1刺身
Jyutpingci3 san1
Yalechi sān
Definition
Sashimi; Japanese dish of thinly sliced raw seafood or meat.
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How it's used
Pronounced with a specific Cantonese reading that differs from the Japanese original, this term is universally understood in Hong Kong dining culture. It is almost exclusively used for raw seafood, though it can technically apply to other raw meats. When ordering, it is common to specify the type of fish, such as 三文魚刺身 or 吞拿魚刺身.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe cooked fish dishes, as the term strictly implies raw preparation. Learners sometimes confuse it with 壽司, but remember that 刺身 refers only to the raw slices, whereas 壽司 includes the vinegared rice.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
