daan2 gyun2蛋卷
Definition
Egg roll; a crispy, sweet or savory biscuit roll made of egg and flour and rolled into a hollow cylinder.
How it's used
Egg rolls are a quintessential Hong Kong souvenir and a staple snack during the Lunar New Year. They are distinct from the savory deep fried rolls served in dim sum restaurants, which are also called 蛋卷 in some contexts but refer to a completely different food item. When buying them as a gift, people often look for brands that emphasize the butter content or the traditional handmade technique.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the savory deep fried egg roll found in dim sum, which is a different dish. If you are at a restaurant and want the dim sum item, it is safer to specify the full name or point to the menu to avoid confusion with the sweet biscuit roll.
Grammar color guide
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
