tin1 fu5 lo4天麩羅天麸罗
Jyutpingtin1 fu5 lo4
Yaletīn fúh lòh
Definition
Tempura; a Japanese dish of battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Borrowed directly from Japanese, this term is used exclusively for the specific style of deep-fried battered seafood and vegetables. While Cantonese speakers often use the generic term 炸嘢 for fried foods, using this specific word highlights the Japanese culinary technique and its associated light, airy batter.
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fan2份fánExamples
The tempura at this restaurant is very crispy.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
