sou1 mei4蘇眉苏眉
Jyutpingsou1 mei4
Yalesōu mèih
Definition
Humphead wrasse; Napoleon wrasse.
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How it's used
Often associated with high end seafood restaurants and banquet dining, this fish is considered a luxury item. Because it is a protected species in many regions, ordering it can sometimes carry social or environmental implications in modern Hong Kong. It is almost exclusively discussed in the context of dining out rather than home cooking.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This humphead wrasse is very expensive, let's not order it.
Related words
Common phrases
steamed humphead wrasse
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic reef fish, as the name specifically refers to the Humphead wrasse. It is a premium seafood item, so using it in a casual context about everyday fish can sound slightly out of place.
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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.
