saam1 man4 jyu4三文魚三文鱼
Jyutpingsaam1 man4 jyu4
Yalesāam màhn yùh
Definition
Salmon
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How it's used
Borrowing directly from the English word salmon, this term is the standard way to refer to the fish in Hong Kong markets and restaurants. While 鮭魚 is understood as the formal or written name, it is rarely used in daily spoken Cantonese. It is common to see it served as sashimi or grilled in local Japanese-style eateries.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
