siu1 laap6燒臘烧腊
Jyutpingsiu1 laap6
Yalesīu laahp
Definition
Cantonese roasted meats and cured meats.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the classic Hong Kong style shops that hang roasted ducks, char siu, and sausages in the window. It covers both fresh roasted items like siu mei and preserved items like lap mei. It is a quintessential part of local food culture and is often the go to choice for a quick, hearty meal.
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gaan1間gānExamples
I want to go buy some roasted meat to bring home as an extra dish.
Which roasted meat shop do you like to eat at?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a general restaurant. It specifically refers to the specialized shops or the category of food sold in those shops, not a place that serves a wide variety of non-meat dishes.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
