lin4鰱鲢
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Definition
Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix).
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How it's used
Silver carp is almost exclusively referred to as 鰱魚 in Cantonese, as the single character 鰱 is rarely used in isolation. It is a common freshwater fish found in local wet markets, often sold live in tanks. Be aware that it is known for having many fine bones, which influences how it is prepared in home cooking.
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silver carp
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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.
