saang1 hou4生蠔生蚝
Jyutpingsaang1 hou4
Yalesāang hòuh
Definition
Raw oyster; an oyster that is edible raw.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to oysters served raw, usually on the half shell. While the term is straightforward, it is often used in the context of buffet dining or high end seafood restaurants. It is distinct from cooked preparations like 蠔餅 or 蠔豉.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to cooked oysters, as the prefix 生 specifically highlights the raw state. If you are ordering cooked oysters, simply use 蠔.
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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.
