mo4 gu1蘑菇
Jyutpingmo4 gu1
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Definition
An edible mushroom, especially the button mushroom.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the round, white button mushroom commonly found in supermarkets. While Cantonese speakers use 菇 as a general term for all fungi, 蘑菇 is the standard name for this specific variety. It is frequently used in Western-style dishes or hotpot ingredients.
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These mushrooms are very fresh, they are perfect for stir-frying with eggs.
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Common mistake
Do not use 蘑菇 to refer to all types of fungi, as many other varieties have their own specific names like 金菇 or 冬菇. Using it as a catch-all term can sound imprecise.
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