peng1 gwat1𩩍骨
Jyutpingpeng1 gwat1
Yalepēng gwāt
Definition
Rib; rib bone.
colloquialfoodbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the rib cage area of an animal, most commonly used in a culinary context when talking about pork ribs. While 肋骨 is the standard anatomical term used in medical or formal descriptions, 𩩍骨 is the everyday term used in wet markets and restaurants. It is almost exclusively associated with food preparation rather than human anatomy.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The ribs I've been eating lately are all very fatty.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 𩩍骨 to refer to human ribs in a medical context, as it sounds like you are talking about a cut of meat. Use 肋骨 instead when discussing biology or injuries.
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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.
