haai5 ceon1蟹春
Jyutpinghaai5 ceon1
Yaleháaih chēun
Definition
Crab roe or crab eggs.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the roe or eggs found inside a crab, which is considered a delicacy in Cantonese cuisine. It is most frequently associated with seasonal hairy crab dishes where the richness of the roe is the highlight of the meal. The term is strictly culinary and not used in any metaphorical or slang contexts.
Examples
The crab roe in this hairy crab is very rich.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蟹膏, which refers to the creamy, fatty hepatopancreas of the crab. While both are prized, 蟹春 specifically denotes the eggs, whereas 蟹膏 is the more commonly consumed creamy substance found in most crabs.
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