saang1 saai3生曬生晒
Jyutpingsaang1 saai3
Yalesāang saai
Definition
Sun-dried; processed or cured by drying in the sun.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the traditional method of drying food items directly under sunlight to concentrate flavors. It is most commonly associated with preserved foods like seafood, cured meats, or vegetable pickles. The term implies a higher quality or more authentic preparation compared to machine-dried alternatives.
Examples
These sausages are sun-dried, they are especially fragrant.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for items dried indoors or in a dehydrator, as the term specifically highlights the exposure to natural sunlight.
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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.
