muk6 syu4木薯
Jyutpingmuk6 syu4
Yalemuhk syùh
Definition
Cassava, its plant, or its starchy edible root.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the starchy root vegetable often found in Southeast Asian or South American cooking. It is frequently encountered in Hong Kong as a processed ingredient, such as the starch used for boba pearls or thickeners in desserts. When buying it fresh, the skin must be peeled thoroughly as it contains cyanogenic glycosides that require proper cooking to neutralize.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
These cassava pieces are very starchy, they are perfect for making sweet soup.
Do you know how to prepare raw cassava?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 番薯, which is a sweet potato. While both are starchy root vegetables, they have different textures and culinary uses.
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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.
