jyu4 ci3 gaau2魚翅餃鱼翅饺
Jyutpingjyu4 ci3 gaau2
Yaleyùh chi gáau
Definition
Shark fin dumpling; a type of Chinese dumpling traditionally filled with shark fin, or shaped like a shark fin.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
These dumplings are a staple in traditional dim sum restaurants, though they rarely contain real shark fin due to conservation concerns and high costs. They are typically made with a mixture of pork and shrimp, often served in a bamboo steamer basket. You will find them on almost every standard dim sum menu in Hong Kong.
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lung2籠lúngExamples
Order a few more baskets of shark-fin dumplings for yum cha.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
