hung4 mai5紅米红米
Jyutpinghung4 mai5
Yalehùhng máih
Definition
Red rice; a type of unpolished rice with a red bran layer, similar to brown rice.
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How it's used
Often associated with health-conscious diets in Hong Kong, this is frequently mixed with white rice to improve texture. It is distinct from red yeast rice, which is a fermented product used for coloring or medicinal purposes.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
My family really likes eating red rice.
Do you know what nutrients red rice has?
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Common phrases
red rice (cooked)
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
