haa1 ceon1蝦春虾春
Jyutpinghaa1 ceon1
Yalehā chēun
Definition
Plankton harvested for food in the Pearl River Delta during winter and spring.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the tiny, shrimp-like plankton harvested in the Pearl River Delta during the cooler months. It is a seasonal delicacy often associated with traditional home cooking rather than high-end restaurant menus. The texture is extremely delicate, making it a popular addition to steamed egg dishes or simple soups.
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dip2碟dípExamples
The weather is cold lately, it is the best time to eat plankton.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with actual shrimp eggs, which are called 蝦籽. While the name literally contains the word for shrimp, it refers to the organism itself rather than the roe.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
