gaai3 mut6芥末
Jyutpinggaai3 mut6
Yalegaai muht
Definition
Mustard; a condiment made from mustard seeds.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
While 芥末 is understood in Hong Kong, locals overwhelmingly prefer the term 芥辣 in daily life. The word 芥末 often carries a slightly more literary or imported feel, whereas 芥辣 is the standard, natural way to refer to the pungent condiment served at dim sum or with roasted meats.
Examples
Roasted pork tastes better when dipped in some mustard.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with Wasabi, which is specifically referred to as 山葵 or simply 哇沙米 in Hong Kong. Using 芥末 to describe the green paste served with sushi is technically inaccurate, as that is a different plant entirely.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
