hei2 wok6起鑊起镬
Jyutpinghei2 wok6
Yalehéi wohk
Definition
To scoop or take cooked food out of a wok or pan.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the moment of removing food from a wok to prevent overcooking. It implies that the cooking process is complete and the food is ready to be served immediately. You will hear this frequently in home kitchens where timing is essential for stir-fried dishes.
Examples
The vegetables are cooked, hurry up and take them out of the wok.
Related words
Common phrases
take out of the wok immediately
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean starting a fire or starting a project, as the character 起 can be confusing for learners. It is strictly limited to the culinary action of removing food from a heated wok.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
