jyu4 baak6魚白鱼白
Jyutpingjyu4 baak6
Yaleyùh baahk
Definition
Milt; the seminal fluid or sperm-filled glands of male fish, also known as soft roe.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the milt of fish, often served in Japanese cuisine or high end Cantonese seafood restaurants. It is prized for its creamy, custard like texture and delicate flavor. While it is a delicacy, it is not a common household ingredient for everyday home cooking.
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fan2份fánExamples
The milt at this restaurant is very fresh.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with fish roe, which is 魚子. Remember that 魚白 refers to the male reproductive organ, whereas 魚子 refers to the eggs.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
