mui4 tau2脢頭脢头
Jyutpingmui4 tau2
Yalemùih táu
Definition
Pork collar butt; pork shoulder butt.
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How it's used
This cut is prized in Cantonese cuisine for its tenderness and marbling, making it the gold standard for roasting char siu. Unlike leaner cuts, it stays juicy even after high heat exposure, which is why butchers often recommend it specifically for stir-fries or slow-roasting. It is frequently referred to as the shoulder area of the pig, valued for having just enough fat to prevent the meat from drying out.
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gau6舊gauhExamples
Buy two catties of pork collar butt to make char siu.
This piece of pork collar butt has the perfect ratio of fat to lean meat.
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Common phrases
pork collar butt meat
half-fat half-lean pork collar butt
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 瘦肉, which refers to generic lean meat that is much tougher and prone to becoming dry when cooked. Always specify 脢頭 when you want the tender, marbled cut suitable for BBQ or stir-frying.
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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.
