min5 zi6免治
Jyutpingmin5 zi6
Yalemíhn jih
Definition
Minced; to grind or chop food into very small pieces.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Originating from the English word "minced," this term is almost exclusively used in culinary contexts to describe meat that has been finely chopped or ground. It is a staple in Hong Kong style cafe menus, where it frequently appears in dishes like baked rice or pasta. You will rarely hear it used outside of food preparation or ordering.
Examples
I want to buy some minced pork to make meat patties.
Do you like eating minced beef rice?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Chinese word 免, which means to avoid or exempt. Despite the characters, it has nothing to do with avoiding anything and is purely a phonetic loanword for the English "minced."
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
