sai1 joeng4 sam1西洋參西洋参
Jyutpingsai1 joeng4 sam1
Yalesāi yèuhng sām
Definition
American ginseng.
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How it's used
Often referred to simply as 花旗參 in local markets, this root is highly prized in Cantonese households for its cooling properties. It is frequently brewed into a tea or added to soups to combat internal heat, especially after eating fried or spicy foods. Unlike regular ginseng, which is considered heating, this variety is favored for its balanced, restorative nature.
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loeng2両léungExamples
This American ginseng is very nourishing, you should drink more.
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Common phrases
American ginseng tea
double-boiled American ginseng
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 人參, which is generally considered to have a much stronger, heating effect on the body. Using the wrong type for a specific health condition or body constitution is a common concern in traditional Chinese medicine.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
