tin1 fu5 lo4天婦羅天妇罗
Jyutpingtin1 fu5 lo4
Yaletīn fúh lòh
Definition
Tempura; a Japanese dish of deep-fried vegetables or seafood coated in a thin batter.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Pronunciation often varies among speakers, with some adopting the Japanese inspired rhythm while others treat it as a standard loanword. It is almost exclusively associated with Japanese restaurants rather than home cooking, as the specific technique and batter consistency are difficult to replicate in a typical domestic kitchen.
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gau6嚿gauhExamples
Shall we go eat tempura tonight?
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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.
