gau2 hung2九孔
Jyutpinggau2 hung2
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Definition
Varieties of abalone (such as the colored abalone) that are smaller, smoother, and cheaper than premium abalone.
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How it's used
九孔 is often treated as a distinct, more affordable alternative to premium 鮑魚. While technically a type of abalone, in a restaurant or market setting, vendors distinguish between them because 九孔 has a chewier texture and a smoother shell. It is a popular choice for home cooking when one wants the experience of eating abalone without the high cost of larger, thicker varieties.
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We bought a few abalones to steam tonight.
Which tastes better, the abalone or the coloured abalone?
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Common phrases
steamed coloured abalone
Common mistake
Do not assume that 九孔 is considered a high-end luxury item in the same way as large, dried 鮑魚. Using it in a dish where guests expect premium abalone might be seen as a cost-cutting measure.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
