waat6 daan2滑蛋
Jyutpingwaat6 daan2
Yalewaaht dáan
Definition
Scrambled eggs, cooked to a soft, silky, and slightly runny texture.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to eggs cooked to a soft, silky, and slightly runny consistency, often achieved by adding a small amount of starch or milk. It is a staple in cha chaan teng culture, frequently paired with shrimp or beef over rice. Unlike Western style scrambled eggs which are often drier, the Cantonese version prioritizes a glossy, moist texture.
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dip2碟dípExamples
I love eating scrambled egg and beef rice the most.
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Common phrases
scrambled eggs with shrimp
scrambled eggs with beef
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with plain scrambled eggs, as the term implies a specific cooking technique that results in a velvety texture. Simply scrambling eggs without achieving that signature silkiness is usually just described as 炒蛋.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
