lin4 jung4 baau1蓮蓉包莲蓉包
Jyutpinglin4 jung4 baau1
Yalelìhn yùhng bāau
Definition
Lotus seed bun; a steamed bun filled with sweet lotus seed paste made from lotus seeds, lard, and sugar.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
Traditional lotus seed paste is often made with lard, which gives it a distinct richness and smooth texture that sets it apart from modern vegetarian versions. It is a staple of the classic dim sum experience, typically served in a bamboo steamer basket. While often associated with older generations, it remains a quintessential comfort food in local tea houses.
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You must order a lotus seed bun when having dim sum.
Do you like eating lotus seed buns?
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Common phrases
a bamboo steamer of lotus seed buns
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the smooth texture of 蓮蓉 with the coarser texture of red bean paste, known as 紅豆沙. Ensure you distinguish between the two when ordering, as they are both common sweet fillings in dim sum.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
