joeng4 cing4 wu4陽澄湖阳澄湖
Jyutpingjoeng4 cing4 wu4
Yaleyèuhng chìhng wùh
Definition
Yangcheng Lake, a freshwater lake northeast of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China.
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How it's used
Mentioning this location almost exclusively triggers an immediate association with hairy crabs. It serves as a gold standard for quality in the eyes of many Hong Kong diners, often used to justify a premium price tag for seasonal seafood.
Examples
The hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake are very famous.
Have you eaten hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake yet?
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Common phrases
Yangcheng Lake hairy crab
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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.
