hung4 coeng2紅腸红肠

Jyutpinghung4 coeng2

Yalehùhng chéung

名詞

Definition

Red sausage; a type of sausage made of pork, beef, and starch with a bright red casing and pink interior.

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How it's used

Found almost exclusively in local fast food shops and cha chaan tengs, this item is a staple of the classic four treasures rice. It is distinct from the sweet lap cheong used in claypot rice, as it has a soft, processed texture similar to a hot dog. It is rarely eaten on its own and is almost always served as a side or topping for rice dishes.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

siu1燒mei2味faan6飯gaa1加gei2幾faai3塊hung4紅coeng2腸hou2好sik6食di1啲。

Adding a few slices of red sausage to the roast meat rice tastes better.

nei5你sik6食m4唔sik6食hung4紅coeng2腸㗎？

Do you eat red sausage?

Common phrases

hung4紅coeng2腸cit3切pin2片

sliced red sausage

sei3四bou2寶faan6飯

four treasures rice

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with lap cheong, which is a cured, hard, and sweet sausage. Red sausage is a soft, cooked meat product that is ready to eat and does not require further preparation.