kiu2 tau4藠頭藠头
Jyutpingkiu2 tau4
Yalekíu tàuh
Definition
Chinese onion (Allium chinense), also known as Chinese scallion.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Often served as a small appetizer in Cantonese restaurants, these are typically pickled in a sweet and sour brine. They are prized for their crunchy texture and ability to cut through the richness of oily dishes like dim sum. You will most frequently encounter them as a side dish or a palate cleanser.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
This plate of Chinese onion is very appetizing.
Do you like eating sweet and sour Chinese onion?
Related words
Common phrases
sweet and sour Chinese onion
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the pickled version with raw spring onions, but they are distinct culinary items. Ensure you do not mistake them for regular scallions, as the preparation and flavor profile are completely different.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
