saan3 saan3 wo1涮涮鍋涮涮锅
Jyutpingsaan3 saan3 wo1
Yalesaan saan wō
Definition
Shabu-shabu; a Japanese-style hotpot.
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How it's used
While 涮涮鍋 is understood as a loan term for Japanese style shabu-shabu, locals almost exclusively use the term 打邊爐 to describe the act of eating hotpot. Using 涮涮鍋 in casual conversation might sound like you are specifically referring to a Japanese-style restaurant rather than the general social activity of gathering around a boiling pot. The term 打邊爐 is deeply ingrained in local culture as a communal dining experience.
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Common phrases
to eat hotpot
Common mistake
Do not confuse the noun 涮涮鍋 with the verb phrase 打邊爐. You cannot say 我想去涮涮鍋, as that implies you want to go to the object itself; you must say 我想去打邊爐 to describe the activity.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
