jyu4 wok6魚獲鱼获
Jyutpingjyu4 wok6
Yaleyùh wohk
Definition
Fish sperm; milt.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the milt of male fish, which is considered a delicacy in Cantonese cuisine. It is often served steamed or in hot pot, prized for its creamy and rich texture. Note that it is distinct from fish roe, which is referred to as 魚子.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 漁獲, which sounds identical but refers to the catch of fish from a fishing trip. Context usually makes the distinction clear, as one is a culinary ingredient and the other is a collective noun for harvested fish.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
