kei5 san1企身
Jyutpingkei5 san1
Yalekéih sān
Definition
Stiffly whipped of liquid ingredients, or standing and upright of objects.
- technicalwhipped to a stiff, semi-solid state through beating or whisking
- standing; upright; having a height greater than its length and width
colloquialfooddescriptions
How it's used
When used in cooking, this describes the texture of whipped cream or egg whites that have reached a stiff peak stage. Outside the kitchen, it describes objects that are tall and upright, particularly furniture like mirrors or cabinets. It implies a sense of structural integrity where the item maintains its vertical form without collapsing.
Examples
This cream is whipped until it holds its shape perfectly, it is great for decorating cakes.
Where did you buy that standing mirror in your house?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 企, which simply means to stand. While 企身 can describe an object that is standing, it specifically emphasizes the tall, upright nature of the object or the stiff, stable texture of a whipped substance.
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Grammar guides
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