lo4 baak6 gou1蘿蔔糕萝卜糕
Jyutpinglo4 baak6 gou1
Yalelòh baahk gōu
Definition
Turnip cake; a Chinese savory cake made from shredded radish, rice flour, and ingredients like cured meats and mushrooms.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Associated strongly with the Lunar New Year, this dish is traditionally gifted to friends and family as a symbol of prosperity. While it contains the word for turnip, it is actually made from white daikon radish, which provides a distinct sweetness and texture once steamed and pan-fried. It is rarely eaten as a standalone meal, serving instead as a popular dim sum item or a festive snack.
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dai2底dáiExamples
We made a lot of turnip cake at home this year.
Do you prefer pan-fried turnip cake or steamed turnip cake?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 芋頭糕, which is made from taro. While both are savory cakes served during the same season, the texture and flavor profiles are quite different.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
