cing1 hau2青口
Jyutpingcing1 hau2
Yalechīng háu
Definition
Mussel; a type of bivalve mollusk with dark shells that grows attached to rocks and boats.
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How it's used
青口 is the standard term for mussels in Hong Kong culinary contexts, particularly in Western-style restaurants. While it shares similarities with 蠔, it is distinct in both appearance and preparation methods. You will frequently see it featured in menus as a main ingredient for pasta or steamed dishes.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Let's go eat mussels in white wine tonight.
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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.
