sin3 bui3扇貝扇贝
Jyutpingsin3 bui3
Yalesin bui
Definition
Scallop; a fan-shaped marine bivalve mollusk.
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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
This scallop is very fresh, it's best to steam it.
Related words
Common phrases
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.
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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.
