sik6 zuk1食粥
Jyutpingsik6 zuk1
Yalesihk jūk
Definition
To eat rice porridge; to eat congee.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Cantonese-style rice porridge, which is typically cooked until the grains break down into a smooth, thick consistency. It is considered a comfort food and a go-to meal when feeling unwell or needing something light. Unlike Western oatmeal, it is almost exclusively served savory, often paired with side dishes like 炸兩 or 油炸鬼.
Examples
I prefer eating congee in the morning.
Since you are sick, why not have some congee?
Related words
Common phrases
century egg and lean pork congee
freshly boiled congee
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 喝粥, as Cantonese speakers use the verb 食 for congee because it is thick enough to be eaten with a spoon rather than drunk like a liquid.
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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.
