waan5 jyu4鯇魚鲩鱼
Jyutpingwaan5 jyu4
Yalewáahn yùh
Definition
Grass carp; a species of edible freshwater fish with a long, slightly flat body.
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How it's used
Grass carp is a staple in Cantonese home cooking, frequently appearing in steamed dishes or hot pots. The term is often associated with the specific variety known as 脆肉鯇, which is fed with fava beans to create a unique, firm, and crunchy texture that is highly prized in Hong Kong cuisine.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
I will buy a grass carp to steam tonight.
Do you like eating grass carp?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 鯇魚 with other common freshwater fish like 鯪魚, which has a very different bone structure and is often processed into fish balls or fish paste.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
