gong1 jiu4 cyu5江珧柱
Jyutpinggong1 jiu4 cyu5
Yalegōng yìuh chyúh
Definition
Dried scallops.
neutralfooddim sum
How it's used
Commonly referred to as 瑤柱 in daily life, as 江珧柱 is the formal name often seen on packaging or in professional culinary contexts. It is a prized ingredient in Cantonese cuisine, valued for the deep umami flavor it adds to congee, soups, and steamed dishes. You will rarely hear locals use the full three-character name when shopping at a wet market.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
These dried scallops are very high quality, perfect for making soup.
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Common mistake
Learners often struggle to recognize the difference between the formal name 江珧柱 and the ubiquitous colloquial term 瑤柱. Using the formal name in a casual conversation might sound slightly stiff or overly precise.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
