jyu4 pok1魚𦢊鱼𦢊

Jyutpingjyu4 pok1

Yaleyùh pōk

Definition

Fish maw; the swim bladder of a fish, used as a food ingredient.

colloquialfooddim sum

How it's used

Fish maw is a highly prized ingredient in Cantonese cuisine, often served in soups or braised dishes for its unique gelatinous texture. It is considered a luxury item and is frequently featured in celebratory meals or traditional banquets. Note that the character 𦢊 is specific to this ingredient and is rarely used in other contexts.

Measure word

faai3塊fai

Examples

nei1呢dou6度di1啲jyu2魚𦢊hou2好gwai3貴aa4呀。

The fish maw here is very expensive.

nei5你zung1鍾m4唔zung1鍾ji3意sik6食jyu2魚𦢊㗎？

Do you like eating fish maw?

Common phrases

jyu2魚𦢊tong1湯

fish maw soup

炆man1魚𦢊

braised fish maw

Common mistake

Learners often confuse the pronunciation or character for 魚𦢊 with other fish parts, but it specifically refers to the dried swim bladder of a fish. Do not use it to refer to fish skin or other internal organs.