ji1 si6伊士
Jyutpingji1 si6
Yaleyī sih
Definition
Yeast.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the English word yeast. It is almost exclusively used in the context of baking and cooking. You will frequently see it written as 依士 or 伊士 on product packaging in local supermarkets.
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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.
