lung4 lei6龍脷龙脷
Jyutpinglung4 lei6
Yalelùhng leih
Definition
Sole; a kind of flat, edible fish.
colloquialfood
How it's used
The name literally translates to dragon tongue, reflecting the fish's thin, elongated, and flat shape. It is a staple in local home cooking and is frequently served steamed with soy sauce or pan-fried. In wet markets, you might hear vendors refer to it by various names depending on the specific species, but 龍脷 is the most common term for the general category.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Shall I pan-fry a sole for you to eat tonight?
The sole here is very fresh, let's buy some to steam right away.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 脷, which refers to a human or animal tongue. While 龍脷 is a fish, using the word alone without the context of food might lead to confusion.
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