daai6 coi3大菜
Jyutpingdaai6 coi3
Yaledaaih choi
Definition
Agar; agar-agar.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the seaweed-derived gelling agent used in traditional Hong Kong desserts. It is most frequently encountered in the form of 大菜糕, a chilled, firm jelly dessert that is a staple in local tea cafes and home kitchens. Unlike gelatin, it sets at room temperature and provides a distinctively crunchy, firm texture.
Examples
This agar jelly is very refreshing.
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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.
