juk6 si1肉絲肉丝
Jyutpingjuk6 si1
Yaleyuhk sī
Definition
Shredded meat, especially pork.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to meat cut into thin strips, which is a fundamental preparation style in Cantonese cuisine. While it can technically refer to any meat, it is almost exclusively understood as pork unless specified otherwise, such as by adding 雞 or 牛 before it. It is a staple ingredient in quick, high-heat stir-fry dishes found in cha chaan tengs.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
I would like to order a plate of stir-fried noodles with shredded pork.
Related words
Common phrases
stir-fried noodles with shredded pork
fried rice with shredded pork
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 肉碎, which refers to minced or ground meat. Using the wrong term will result in a completely different texture in your dish.
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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.
