gu2 jyut6 fan2古月粉
Jyutpinggu2 jyut6 fan2
Yalegú yuht fán
Definition
Powdered pepper.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
古月粉 is a traditional way to write 胡椒粉 by splitting the character 胡 into 古 and 月. It is commonly seen on the menus or signage of older, traditional-style noodle shops in Hong Kong. While most people will understand it, younger generations or those less familiar with traditional shop signage might find it slightly old-fashioned or quirky.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
Remember to add some pepper when eating wonton noodles.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with actual ancient moon powder or any other literal interpretation. It is strictly a stylized way to write pepper powder and is almost exclusively used in the context of food seasoning.
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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.
