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Yalelok
Definition
To brand, or to bake, griddle, or roast using a pan.
- to brand; to sear with hot metal
- to bake or griddle in a flat pan without much oil
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How it's used
Primarily used in culinary contexts for cooking flat foods like pancakes or dough in a pan with little to no oil. Beyond the kitchen, it carries a sense of leaving a permanent mark or impression, similar to the English concept of branding. It is distinct from 煎 which implies using more oil for frying.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 煎, but 烙 specifically refers to the dry or semi-dry heat application on flat surfaces. Do not use it for general frying or deep-frying.
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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.
