faan1 ke2 zap1番茄汁
Jyutpingfaan1 ke2 zap1
Yalefāan ké jāp
Definition
Tomato juice, freshly squeezed and distinct from ketchup.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Distinguishing between 番茄汁 and 茄汁 is crucial because they are not interchangeable. While 番茄汁 refers specifically to the juice extracted from tomatoes, 茄汁 almost exclusively refers to ketchup or tomato sauce used for cooking. Ordering 茄汁 in a restaurant will likely result in being served a condiment rather than a beverage.
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bui1杯būiExamples
I would like to drink a glass of cold tomato juice.
Do you sell fresh tomato juice here?
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Common phrases
fresh tomato juice
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 茄汁 when they want a drink, which will confuse staff because it implies a thick, sugary dipping sauce.
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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.
