daai6 dau2 ngaa4大豆芽
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Definition
Soy bean sprouts.
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How it's used
Distinguish between 大豆芽 and 芽菜, as the latter almost exclusively refers to mung bean sprouts in local markets. While 大豆芽 has a thicker stem and a larger, crunchier yellow head, 芽菜 is thinner and more delicate. You will often see them sold separately in wet markets because they require different cooking times.
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gan1斤gānExamples
How about we cook stir-fried soy bean sprouts with pork slices tonight?
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Common phrases
stir-fried soy bean sprouts with pork slices
soy bean sprout soup
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 豆芽, which is a generic term in Mandarin but sounds unnatural in Cantonese when referring specifically to the soy bean variety. Always use the full name 大豆芽 to avoid confusion with the thinner mung bean sprouts.
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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.
