syun3 zi2蒜子
Jyutpingsyun3 zi2
Yalesyun jí
Definition
Peeled cloves of garlic.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the individual cloves of garlic rather than the entire bulb. It is most commonly used in culinary contexts, especially when describing ingredients in a recipe or a dish.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蒜頭, which refers to the whole bulb of garlic. Using 蒜子 when you mean the entire head can sound slightly imprecise to a native speaker.
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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.
