gaai3 laat6芥辣
Jyutpinggaai3 laat6
Yalegaai laaht
Definition
Mustard, wasabi, or horseradish paste.
- mustard; a thick, yellow, pungent condiment made from mustard seeds
- wasabi or green horseradish paste often served with sushi
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How it's used
Refers specifically to yellow mustard, usually the kind found in Western-style fast food. While many people use the term interchangeably with the green paste served with sushi, that is technically incorrect and should be called wasabi. The sensation of the spice hitting the nose is commonly described as 攻鼻.
Examples
You must add mustard when eating a hot dog for it to taste good.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with wasabi, which is the green paste served with Japanese food. Using 芥辣 to refer to wasabi is very common in casual speech, but it is technically a misnomer.
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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.
