jyu4 ceon1魚春鱼春

Jyutpingjyu4 ceon1

Yaleyùh chēun

Definition

Fish egg; roe.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the roe or eggs found inside a fish, often served in Cantonese fish ball noodle shops. It is considered a delicacy with a distinct, slightly grainy texture that many locals enjoy as a topping. Unlike generic terms for eggs, this is almost exclusively used in the context of food preparation and dining.

Measure word

dip2碟díp

Examples

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭di1啲jyu4魚ceon1春hou2好san1新sin1鮮。

The fish roe at this shop is very fresh.

nei5你zung1鍾m4唔zung1鍾ji3意sik6食jyu4魚ceon1春aa4呀？

Do you like eating fish roe?

Common phrases

jyu4魚ceon1春min6麵

fish roe noodles

song2爽hau2口jyu4魚ceon1春

crispy or firm-textured fish roe

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 魚蛋, which refers to fish balls. While both are common ingredients in noodle shops, 魚春 is the actual roe, whereas 魚蛋 is a processed fish paste product.