sai1 kan4 coi3西芹菜
Jyutpingsai1 kan4 coi3
Yalesāi kàhn choi
Definition
Celery
colloquialfood
How it's used
Most Hong Kongers simply call this 西芹 instead of the full name 西芹菜. Using the full three-character name can sound slightly formal or like you are reading from a recipe book. It is a common ingredient in Cantonese stir-fries, often paired with meats like beef or squid to add a refreshing crunch.
Measure word
fo2棵fóExamples
Stir-fried beef with celery is very fragrant.
Related words
Common phrases
stir-fried beef with celery
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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.
