gou1 loeng4高粱
Jyutpinggou1 loeng4
Yalegōu lèuhng
Definition
Sorghum; a type of cereal grain used for making fermented foods such as rice wine and koji.
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How it's used
High-proof spirits distilled from this grain are widely known as 高粱酒. It is rarely consumed as a staple food in Hong Kong households, unlike rice or noodles, and is almost exclusively associated with the production of strong alcoholic beverages.
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zung3種jungExamples
This type of sorghum is very suitable for brewing wine.
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Common phrases
sorghum liquor
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