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Definition
Soybean sprouts grown from soaking soybeans.
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How it's used
Distinguishing between 大豆芽菜 and 銀芽 is essential in a kitchen setting. While 大豆芽菜 refers to the whole soybean sprout including the yellow bean head, 銀芽 specifically refers to the bean sprouts where the bean head has been removed. Recipes often specify which one to use because the texture and cooking time differ significantly.
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Shall we cook stir-fried soybean sprouts with pork slices tonight?
These soybean sprouts are very fresh, let's buy some.
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Common phrases
stir-fried soybean sprouts with pork slices
cold tossed soybean sprouts
Common mistake
Do not confuse 大豆芽菜 with 綠豆芽, which are the thinner, white sprouts derived from mung beans. Using the wrong type will change the crunchiness and flavor profile of a dish like stir-fried noodles.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
