fung1 coeng4風腸风肠
Jyutpingfung1 coeng4
Yalefūng chèuhng
Definition
Chinese preserved sausage
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the dried, cured pork sausages commonly used in Cantonese cooking. While the standard term is 臘腸, using 風腸 is a common colloquial way to describe them, especially when emphasizing the air-dried nature of the product. It is frequently associated with winter dishes like claypot rice.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
How many sausages did you buy to take home?
These sausages are very fragrant, they are perfect for fried rice.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 香腸, which is a more generic word for sausage and often refers to fresh, non-dried varieties. Using the wrong term might lead to confusion about the texture and preparation method required.
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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.
