si4蒔莳
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Definition
Dill (Anethum graveolens); an aromatic herb.
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How it's used
Culinary usage of this herb is largely confined to Western style cooking in Hong Kong. Most local supermarkets label it as 刁草, which is the far more common term you will encounter in markets and recipes. Using 蒔 in a casual conversation might confuse people who are not familiar with the botanical name.
Measure word
fo2棵fóExamples
Adding a little dill to this soup will make it very fragrant.
Common phrases
fresh dill
Common mistake
You will almost never hear this word spoken in a wet market or a restaurant. Always use 刁草 to ensure you are understood by vendors and chefs.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
