dang1 lung4 ziu1燈籠椒灯笼椒
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Definition
Bell pepper; a large, sweet, and mild variety of pepper used as a common vegetable.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong often refer to the green variety specifically as 青椒, while the red or yellow ones are frequently called 紅椒 or 黃椒. Using the full term 燈籠椒 is common when referring to the vegetable category as a whole or when buying them at a market stall. It is a staple ingredient in Cantonese home cooking, particularly in stir-fry dishes.
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This bell pepper is very fresh, let's buy it to stir-fry with sliced meat.
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Common phrases
stir-fried bell pepper
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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.
