jat1 sing4 suk6一成熟

Jyutpingjat1 sing4 suk6

Yaleyāt sìhng suhk

Definition

Rare, when referring to the doneness of a steak.

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How it's used

Steak doneness in Cantonese follows a specific numerical system based on the percentage of cooking. One represents the rarest level, while five is medium and ten is well done. It is standard to use these numbers when ordering at a restaurant to ensure the kitchen understands the exact level of heat required.

Examples

le1呢faai3塊ngau4牛paa2扒ngo5我jiu3要jat1一sing4成suk6熟。

I want this steak rare.

nei5你sik6食hoi1開jat1一sing4成suk6熟ding6定hai6係ng5五sing4成suk6熟aa4呀？

Do you usually eat your steak rare or medium?

Common phrases

ngau4牛paa2扒jat1一sing4成suk6熟

rare steak

Common mistake

Avoid using the Mandarin term 三分熟 for medium rare, as Cantonese speakers use the numerical scale from one to ten exclusively. Using terms like 生 for raw will likely be misunderstood as an instruction to serve the meat completely uncooked.