je4 zap1 gou1椰汁糕
Jyutpingje4 zap1 gou1
Yaleyèh jāp gōu
Definition
Coconut pudding; a traditional dim sum dessert made of coconut milk, gelatin, and sugar.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
This dessert is a staple in traditional dim sum restaurants and local bakeries. It typically features a distinct layered appearance with a white coconut milk layer and a translucent or yellow layer, often made with water chestnut or agar. It is served chilled, making it a popular refreshing treat during hot weather.
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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.
