ngaa4 daai3 jyu2牙帶魚牙带鱼
Jyutpingngaa4 daai3 jyu2
Yalengàh daai yú
Definition
Cutlassfish; ribbonfish.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the long, ribbon-like fish often found in local wet markets. It is prized for its firm, white flesh and is most commonly prepared by pan-frying until crispy. Unlike some other fish, it is almost never steamed because of its unique texture and thin body shape.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
There is fresh cutlassfish for sale at the market tonight.
Do you like eating pan-fried cutlassfish?
Related words
Common phrases
pan-fried cutlassfish
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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.
