taat3 saa1 jyu2撻沙魚挞沙鱼
Jyutpingtaat3 saa1 jyu2
Yaletaat sā yú
Definition
Flatfish; sole or flounder.
colloquialfoodanimals
How it's used
Refers specifically to flatfish like sole or flounder, which are highly prized in Cantonese cuisine for their delicate, sweet meat. It is almost exclusively encountered in the context of wet markets or seafood restaurants where freshness is the primary concern. When ordering, it is common to specify the cooking method, such as steaming with ginger and scallions.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Shall we steam a sole for dinner tonight?
This sole is much fresher than that one.
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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.
