dau6 miu4 gaau2豆苗餃豆苗饺
Jyutpingdau6 miu4 gaau2
Yaledauh mìuh gáau
Definition
Pea sprout dumplings, a type of dim sum.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
Pea sprout dumplings are a staple in Cantonese dim sum culture, prized for their vibrant green color and crisp texture. They are typically served steamed and are often considered a lighter, healthier alternative to meat heavy options like siu mai. The filling usually consists of finely chopped pea shoots combined with shrimp to balance the vegetal flavor with sweetness.
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lung2籠lúngExamples
I would like to order another basket of pea sprout dumplings.
Are the pea sprout dumplings here tasty?
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Common phrases
a basket of pea sprout dumplings
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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.
