gwaa3 lou4 aap2掛爐鴨挂炉鸭
Jyutpinggwaa3 lou4 aap2
Yalegwa lòuh áap
Definition
Roasted duck that is cooked while hanging on the edge of an oven.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional method of roasting ducks by hanging them inside a cylindrical oven. While often used interchangeably with 燒鴨 in casual conversation, it highlights the superior texture achieved through this specific roasting technique. It is a staple dish in Cantonese barbecue shops and high end restaurants.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The roasted duck at this restaurant has crispy skin and tender meat.
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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.
