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Definition
To smoke; a method of cooking food using dense smoke.
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How it's used
Focuses on the process of using thick smoke to flavor or preserve food, rather than just heating it. While it is a common culinary technique, it is often used in the context of traditional dishes like 燻蹄 or 燻魚. It carries a sense of patience and craft, as the smoking process is usually slower than stir frying or steaming.
Examples
The smoked chicken at this shop is very famous.
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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.
