dau6 zoeng1豆漿豆浆
Jyutpingdau6 zoeng1
Yaledauh jēung
Definition
Soy milk; a white beverage made from soybeans, or sometimes black soybeans, cooked with water and sugar.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Soya bean milk is a staple of the traditional Hong Kong breakfast, often paired with deep fried dough sticks. While sweet versions are the standard, savoury versions seasoned with soy sauce, dried shrimp, and pickled vegetables are a distinct regional variation found in some local eateries.
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bui1杯būiExamples
Drinking a cup of hot soya bean milk for breakfast is very comforting.
Do you like drinking sweet soya bean milk or savoury soya bean milk?
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Common phrases
hot soya bean milk
sweet soya bean milk
savoury soya bean milk
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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.
