paang1 tiu4烹調烹调
Jyutpingpaang1 tiu4
Yalepāang tìuh
Definition
To cook; to process and prepare food, usually involving heating.
writtenfooddaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the technical process of preparing food, often appearing in formal contexts like recipes, restaurant reviews, or discussions about culinary techniques. In casual daily speech, locals almost always prefer the simpler verb 煮 or 煮嘢食 instead of this more formal term.
Examples
This cooking method is very healthy, you don't need to use much oil.
Do you usually like to cook for yourself or eat out?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly academic or like a written instruction manual. Use 煮 instead to sound natural.
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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.
