saang1 saai3生晒
Jyutpingsaang1 saai3
Yalesāang saai
Definition
To sun-dry; to dehydrate food using sunlight.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the process of using direct sunlight to dehydrate items, often implying a natural or traditional method. It is frequently used for food preservation like dried seafood or vegetables, but also applies to laundry or other items left out in the sun to dry. The term carries a sense of quality, as sun-drying is often preferred over machine-drying for flavor development in food.
Examples
These dried vegetables are sun-dried.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general term 曬, which simply means to expose to the sun. 生晒 specifically emphasizes the result of the drying process, often implying the item is left out for an extended period until it is fully dehydrated.
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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.
