ngau4 naam5牛腩

Jyutpingngau4 naam5

Yalengàuh náahm

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Beef brisket; a tender cut of meat from the lower breast or abdomen of a cow.

colloquialfooddim sum

How it's used

Ordering beef brisket in Hong Kong often involves specifying the cut or the preparation style, such as 崩沙腩 or 坑腩. It is a staple of local cha chaan teng culture and is frequently served with noodles like 河粉 or 粗麵. The texture is prized for the balance between the gelatinous tendon and the tender meat.

Measure word

gau6嚿gauh

Examples

ngo5我soeng2想giu3叫wun2碗cing1清tong1湯ngau4牛naam5腩ho4河，m4唔goi1該。

I would like to order a bowl of beef brisket rice noodles in clear soup, please.

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭ge3嘅gaa3咖lei1喱ngau4牛naam5腩hou2好sik6食dou3到bat1不dak1得liu5了。

The curry beef brisket at this shop is incredibly delicious.

Common phrases

cing1清tong1湯ngau4牛naam5腩

beef brisket in clear soup

gaa3咖lei1喱ngau4牛naam5腩

curry beef brisket

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 牛腩 with generic beef, but it specifically refers to the brisket cut. Be aware that menus might distinguish between different types of brisket based on the specific part of the cow, which can significantly affect the price and texture.