tung4 hou1茼蒿
Jyutpingtung4 hou1
Yaletùhng hōu
Definition
Garland chrysanthemum, also known as crown daisy.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Most locals refer to this vegetable as 皇帝菜 rather than the formal name 茼蒿. It is a staple ingredient in hotpot because its tender leaves cook very quickly and absorb the flavor of the soup base. Because it wilts and turns yellow rapidly, it is best purchased and consumed on the same day.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
You must order a plate of garland chrysanthemum when having hotpot for it to be perfect.
How much garland chrysanthemum did you buy to take home?
Related words
Common phrases
hotpot garland chrysanthemum
Common mistake
Avoid using the term 茼蒿 in casual conversation, as it sounds like a textbook or supermarket label. Using 皇帝菜 will make your Cantonese sound much more natural and local.
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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.
