hoi2 coi3海菜
Jyutpinghoi2 coi3
Yalehói choi
Definition
Edible seaweed or sea vegetables.
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How it's used
Refers generally to edible marine algae, but in a culinary context, it is often used to describe the type found in soups or salads. While it covers various types of seaweed, it is distinct from the thin, dried sheets used for sushi, which are specifically called 紫菜.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
The seaweed here is very fresh.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 紫菜, which is the specific term for the dried, brittle sheets of nori used for wrapping sushi or adding to instant noodles.
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