hoi2 caan2海產海产
Jyutpinghoi2 caan2
Yalehói cháan
Definition
Marine products; seafood and other economically valuable edible or medicinal marine life.
neutralfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to items harvested from the sea for commercial or culinary purposes, rather than just any creature living in the ocean. It is a formal term often seen on restaurant menus or in market signage, whereas everyday speech might prefer more specific terms like 海鮮 for seafood.
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zung3種jungExamples
The marine products here are very fresh, buy some to cook back home now.
Do you know where they sell high-quality marine products?
Related words
Common phrases
high-quality marine products
marine products wholesale
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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.
