syut3 gaap3雪蛤
Jyutpingsyut3 gaap3
Yalesyut gaap
Definition
The Asiatic grass frog, or its dried fallopian tubes used in Chinese desserts and medicine.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the fallopian tubes of the female Asiatic grass frog, which are harvested and dried for use in traditional desserts. It is highly prized in Cantonese cuisine for its gelatinous texture and perceived health benefits, particularly for skin and respiratory health. It is almost exclusively encountered in the context of sweet soups or tonics.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
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Common phrases
stewed papaya with hasma
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with generic frog meat, but it is a specific, expensive ingredient used only in desserts, not a main dish.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
