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Definition
Lotus seed.
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How it's used
Lotus seeds are a staple in traditional Cantonese desserts like red bean soup or lotus seed paste buns. They are often associated with the concept of fertility and harmony in Chinese culture, making them a common ingredient during weddings or the Lunar New Year. When buying them, you will often find them pre-pitted to remove the bitter green germ inside.
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This bowl of red bean soup has a lot of lotus seeds added.
Do you like eating candied lotus seeds?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the seed itself with the lotus root, which is called 蓮藕. While both come from the same plant, they are used in completely different types of dishes.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
