lung4 haa1龍蝦龙虾
Jyutpinglung4 haa1
Yalelùhng hā
Definition
Lobster; including both true lobsters and spiny lobsters.
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How it's used
People often use this term to refer to both spiny lobsters and the clawed lobsters commonly found in Western cuisine, even though they are biologically distinct. In a restaurant context, it is usually served steamed with garlic or stir-fried with ginger and scallions. It is considered a premium ingredient, often reserved for celebratory banquets or special family dinners.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Let's go to the restaurant to eat lobster tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
baked lobster with cheese
stir-fried lobster with ginger and scallions
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蝦, which is a general term for shrimp or prawns. While 龍蝦 refers specifically to the larger crustacean, using it to describe smaller prawns will sound very strange to native speakers.
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