jung4 jyu2鱅魚鳙鱼
Jyutpingjung4 jyu2
Yaleyùhng yú
Definition
Bighead carp; a large freshwater food fish.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong almost exclusively refer to this fish as 大頭魚 in daily life. Using the formal name 鱅魚 sounds like you are reading from a biology textbook or a formal menu at a high end restaurant. It is a very common freshwater fish often used in home cooking, particularly for steaming with ginger and scallions.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
I bought a bighead carp at the market today to steam.
Do you know how to prepare bighead carp so it tastes good?
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Common mistake
Do not be confused by the name 大魚, which is a common nickname for this fish but can also simply mean big fish in a generic sense depending on the context.
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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.
