soeng1 zing1 zau2雙蒸酒双蒸酒
Jyutpingsoeng1 zing1 zau2
Yalesēung jīng jáu
Definition
Double-distilled rice wine.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific type of traditional Cantonese rice wine that undergoes a double distillation process to achieve a higher alcohol content. It is frequently used in home cooking to remove fishy smells or to enhance the aroma of stir-fried dishes. Beyond the kitchen, it is sometimes consumed as a strong spirit, though it is often considered a more rustic or traditional choice compared to premium spirits.
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zi1支jīExamples
This bottle of double distilled rice wine is very fragrant, do you want to drink some?
Grandpa likes using double distilled rice wine to cook dishes the most.
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Common phrases
chicken cooked with double distilled rice wine
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with cooking wine sold in supermarkets, which is often heavily salted and intended only for seasoning. If a recipe calls for 雙蒸酒, using salted cooking wine will ruin the flavor profile of the dish.
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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.
