haam4 ceoi3 faa1 sang1鹹脆花生咸脆花生
Jyutpinghaam4 ceoi3 faa1 sang1
Yalehàahm cheui fā sāng
Definition
Roasted salted peanuts with shells, often seasoned with five spices.
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How it's used
This snack is a staple at local dai pai dongs and casual bars, often served as a complimentary appetizer. The term specifically refers to the crunchy, often five-spice seasoned variety that comes with the shell intact, distinct from plain roasted peanuts.
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dip2碟dípExamples
You definitely need a plate of salted peanuts when drinking beer.
How many bags of salted peanuts did you buy to take home?
Related words
Common phrases
a plate of salted peanuts
salted peanuts for pairing with alcohol
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with plain peanuts or boiled peanuts, as the texture and preparation method are completely different.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
