ding1 hoeng1丁香
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Yaledīng hēung
Definition
Clove; a type of flower-based spice originating from India.
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How it's used
Primarily used in culinary contexts, particularly for braised dishes or traditional Chinese medicine. It is often paired with other spices like 八角 or 花椒 to create complex flavor profiles in slow-cooked meats.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
This dish has a little bit of clove added for seasoning.
Do you know where cloves come from?
Related words
Common phrases
clove powder
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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.
