daan2 wong2 zoeng3蛋黃醬蛋黄酱
Jyutpingdaan2 wong2 zoeng3
Yaledáan wóng jeung
Definition
Mayonnaise; a thick condiment made from vegetable oil, egg, lemon juice or vinegar, and seasonings.
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How it's used
While 蛋黃醬 is the standard term, many locals simply use the English loanword 蛋黃醬 or even just call it 沙律醬. It is almost exclusively used as a condiment for Western-style dishes like sandwiches or salads. You will rarely hear it used in traditional Chinese cooking contexts.
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zeon1樽jēunExamples
This salad has a lot of mayonnaise added to it.
Do you like dipping your fries in mayonnaise?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse it with 煉奶 or other thick white sauces, as the texture is distinct. Also, be aware that some people use 沙律醬 as a catch-all term for various creamy dressings, which may or may not contain egg yolks.
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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.
