jyu4 zi2魚子鱼子

Jyutpingjyu4 zi2

Yaleyùh jí

名詞

Definition

Fish roe; edible fish eggs.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the edible eggs of fish, often encountered as a topping on sushi or in high-end cuisine. While 魚子醬 is the standard term for caviar, 魚子 is used more broadly for any fish roe, including the smaller, crunchy varieties found in Japanese-style dishes.

Measure word

dip2碟díp

Examples

nei1呢dou6度di1啲sau6壽si1司jau5有hou2好do1多jyu4魚zi2子。

There is a lot of fish roe on these sushi.

nei5你zung1鍾m4唔zung1鍾ji3意sik6食jyu4魚zi2子aa4呀？

Do you like eating fish roe?

Common phrases

jyu4魚zi2子zoeng3醬

caviar

jyu4魚zi2子sau6壽si1司

fish roe sushi

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 魚蛋, which refers to fish balls. Learners sometimes mix up the two because both involve fish, but one is a processed snack and the other is the raw roe.