siu1 zyu1燒豬烧猪
Jyutpingsiu1 zyu1
Yalesīu jyū
Definition
Roast pig; a type of siu mei where a whole pig is roasted and then chopped into pieces.
colloquialfoodfestival
How it's used
Symbolizes prosperity and good fortune in Hong Kong culture, making it a staple at grand openings, weddings, and traditional ceremonies. Unlike everyday roast meat, it is almost always purchased as a whole or half pig for ceremonial purposes rather than as a single portion for a meal. When served at these events, the skin is prized for its extreme crispiness.
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zek3隻jekExamples
For a grand opening, we definitely need to order a roast pig.
Have you eaten the roast pig yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燒肉, which refers to the generic dish of roast pork belly served in portions at a restaurant. Using 燒豬 to describe a small plate of roast pork belly is unnatural as it implies the entire animal.
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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.
