joeng4 gok3 dau2羊角豆
Jyutpingjoeng4 gok3 dau2
Yaleyèuhng gok dáu
Definition
Okra or ladies' fingers; a long green vegetable with distinct ridges that becomes slimy when cooked.
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How it's used
羊角豆 is a common regional term for okra, often used interchangeably with 秋葵 or 潺茄. The name highlights the vegetable's distinct shape, which resembles the horns of a goat. It is frequently associated with its unique slimy texture, which is why it is sometimes referred to as 潺茄 in local markets.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
These okra are very fresh, buy a few to stir-fry.
Do you know how to cook okra so it is less slimy?
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Common mistake
Learners might confuse the name with other long vegetables, but the defining feature is the sticky, mucilaginous texture inside when sliced or cooked, which is why it is often called 潺茄.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
