sang1 jim4生鹽生盐
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Yalesāng yìhm
Definition
Raw salt; a cheap kind of salt produced in Guangdong in the past by directly evaporating seawater.
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How it's used
Refers to a traditional, unrefined sea salt that was once a staple in Guangdong households due to its affordability. It is rarely used in modern cooking, as most people now prefer refined table salt for its purity and consistency. The term is primarily found in historical contexts or when discussing traditional food preservation methods.
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baau1包bāuExamples
People used to really like using raw salt for cooking.
Do you know what the difference is between raw salt and refined salt?
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Common phrases
pickling vegetables with raw salt
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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.
