ho4 laan1 syu4荷蘭薯荷兰薯
Jyutpingho4 laan1 syu4
Yalehòh lāan syùh
Definition
Potato
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How it's used
Although 荷蘭薯 is a perfectly valid term for potato, it is significantly less common in daily speech than 薯仔. Using 荷蘭薯 can sound slightly more formal or old-fashioned, often appearing in written recipes or supermarket labels rather than casual conversation. Most locals will default to 薯仔 when talking about the vegetable in any context.
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I want to buy some potatoes to make mashed potatoes at home.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the country name 荷蘭, which means the Netherlands. While the name implies a connection to the Dutch, it is simply the standard name for the vegetable and does not imply the potatoes are imported from there.
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