haa1 kau4蝦球虾球
Jyutpinghaa1 kau4
Yalehā kàuh
Definition
Shelled fresh prawn cooked and curled up into a round shape.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to prawns that have been peeled and deveined, causing them to curl into a ball shape during the cooking process. It implies a certain quality and size, as small shrimp are rarely referred to this way. It is a staple in Cantonese stir-fry dishes and dim sum menus.
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go3個goExamples
The prawn balls here are very crunchy.
Do you like eating stir-fried broccoli with prawn balls?
Related words
Common phrases
stir-fried broccoli with prawn balls
prawn ball soup noodles
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蝦丸, which refers to processed prawn paste or minced prawn balls. 蝦球 must be a whole, individual prawn that has curled up.
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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.
