faa1 gaap3花甲
Jyutpingfaa1 gaap3
Yalefā gaap
Definition
Flower clam; a type of small edible clam.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Manila clam, which is a staple in local seafood restaurants and home cooking. It is almost exclusively encountered in culinary contexts rather than biological ones. When ordering at a restaurant, it is common to specify the cooking style, such as stir-fried with black bean sauce or steamed with vermicelli.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Shall we go eat steamed clams with garlic tonight?
The clams on this plate haven't been purged of sand properly.
Related words
Common phrases
steamed clams with garlic
stir-fried clams with black bean sauce
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 花甲 referring to a sixty year cycle in traditional Chinese chronology, which is a literary concept rarely used in daily speech.
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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.
