sin3 bui3扇貝扇贝
Jyutpingsin3 bui3
Yalesin bui
Definition
Scallop (genus Pecten)
neutralfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the mollusk with the fan shaped shell, whereas the dried or processed meat is often referred to as 元貝. While 帆立貝 is frequently seen on menus for Japanese cuisine, 扇貝 remains the standard term for the fresh ingredient in local wet markets and Cantonese seafood restaurants.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
le1 zek3 sin3 bui3 hou2 san1 sin1 lo2 lai4 cing1 zing1 zau6 zeoi3 zing3
呢隻扇貝好新鮮，攞嚟清蒸就最正。
This scallop is very fresh, it's best to steam it.
nei5 zung1 m4 zung1 ji3 sik6 syun3 jung4 fan2 si1 zing1 sin3 bui3 aa4
你鍾唔鍾意食蒜蓉粉絲蒸扇貝呀？
Do you like eating scallops steamed with garlic and vermicelli?
Related words
Common phrases
syun3 jung4 zing1 sin3 bui3
蒜蓉蒸扇貝
steamed scallop with garlic
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 帶子, which refers to the adductor muscle of a scallop often served as a round, white medallion without the shell.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- 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.
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