saang1 be1生啤
Jyutpingsaang1 be1
Yalesāang bē
Definition
Draught beer, specifically unpasteurized beer that has been filtered to remove impurities.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to beer served directly from a keg rather than a bottle or can. The term emphasizes the freshness and the lack of pasteurization, which gives it a distinct, crisp flavor profile compared to mass-produced bottled beer. It is a staple in local pubs and izakaya-style restaurants across the city.
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bui1杯būiExamples
Do you have draught beer here?
I want to have a glass of ice-cold draught beer tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with bottled beer, which is often referred to as 樽裝啤酒. Ordering a 生啤 implies you are expecting a freshly poured glass from a tap system.
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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.
