maan4 jyu2鰻魚鳗鱼
Jyutpingmaan4 jyu2
Yalemàahn yú
Definition
Eel; specifically saltwater eel (white eel), not to be confused with electric eel or swamp eel.
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How it's used
In local wet markets, you will almost exclusively hear this referred to as 白鱔. While 鰻魚 is the standard term used on menus and in supermarkets, using 白鱔 when speaking to a fishmonger sounds much more natural and indicates you know the specific local variety commonly sold for steaming or grilling.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The eel rice at this restaurant is very famous.
Do you like eating grilled eel?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 黃鱔, which is a swamp eel found in freshwater and has a completely different texture and culinary use. They are distinct species and are never interchangeable in recipes.
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