dung1 fung1 lo4東風螺东风螺
Jyutpingdung1 fung1 lo4
Yaledūng fūng lòh
Definition
Babylon shell; a type of edible marine snail.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Commonly served as a popular appetizer in Cantonese seafood restaurants, these are almost always prepared by steaming or boiling and served with a spicy soy or garlic sauce. They are prized for their chewy, firm texture which is distinct from other shellfish like clams or scallops. When ordering, it is standard to ask for them by the plate rather than by weight.
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dip2碟dípExamples
Let's go eat seafood tonight and order a plate of babylon shells.
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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.
