lou4 jyu2鱸魚鲈鱼
Jyutpinglou4 jyu2
Yalelòuh yú
Definition
Perch; a general term for various species of perch and bass.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Steaming is the most common way to prepare this fish in Cantonese cuisine to highlight its delicate texture. While the term is general, it is most frequently associated with the freshwater species often found in local wet markets. It is considered a premium choice for family dinners compared to cheaper options like tilapia.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Shall we steam a perch for dinner tonight?
He bought a very big perch and brought it home.
Related words
Common phrases
steamed perch
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the generic term 魚, as the specific name is required when ordering at a restaurant or buying at a market. Ensure you use the classifier 條 when counting them.
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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.
