pui3 fong1配方
Jyutpingpui3 fong1
Yalepui fōng
Definition
Formula or recipe; the method and combination of ingredients used to make a product.
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How it's used
While often used for chemical or industrial formulas, this term is just as frequently applied to cooking, where it functions as a synonym for recipe. It implies a specific, often proprietary, combination of ingredients that achieves a desired result. Using this word instead of the more generic 做法 highlights that the specific proportions or secret ingredients are the key to the success of the product.
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go3個goExamples
This cake recipe was passed down from her mother.
Do you know what the secret formula for this medicine is?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 做法, which refers to the general method or steps of cooking. 配方 specifically emphasizes the precise ratio or list of ingredients rather than the process of preparation itself.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
