gwai3 fei1 pong5貴妃蚌贵妃蚌
Jyutpinggwai3 fei1 pong5
Yalegwai fēi póhng
Definition
Venus clam.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of Cantonese seafood dining, particularly at restaurants that feature live seafood tanks. It refers to a specific type of clam with a smooth, light-colored shell that is prized for its tender texture. You will rarely hear this used outside of ordering food or discussing a meal.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Let's go to the restaurant to eat venus clams tonight.
The steamed venus clams here are very fresh and sweet.
Related words
Common phrases
steamed venus clam with minced garlic
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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.
