mak6 jyu4 tau4墨魚頭墨鱼头
Jyutpingmak6 jyu4 tau4
Yalemahk yùh tàuh
Definition
Cuttlefish head.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the tentacles and head section of the cuttlefish, which are prized in Cantonese cuisine for their firm, springy texture. It is a common ingredient in fish ball noodle shops and hot pot, often served alongside other seafood items. The term highlights the culinary preference for using the entire animal rather than just the mantle.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
This plate of cuttlefish head is very crunchy.
Do you like eating cuttlefish head?
Related words
Common phrases
crunchy cuttlefish head
blanched cuttlefish head
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
