coi3 jyun5菜薳菜䓕
Jyutpingcoi3 jyun5
Yalechoi yúhn
Definition
Tender hearts of vegetables, such as choi sum or gai lan.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the tender, young shoots or tips of leafy vegetables, often those that are harvested after the main stalk has been cut. It carries a connotation of freshness and quality, as these parts are usually the most succulent and prized portions of the plant. It is frequently used in the context of Cantonese vegetable dishes like stir-fried greens.
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zaat3紮jatExamples
These vegetable tips are very tender, eat them quickly.
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