wong4 gwaa1 syun1黃瓜酸黄瓜酸

Jyutpingwong4 gwaa1 syun1

Yalewòhng gwā syūn

Definition

Pickled cucumbers.

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How it's used

Pickled cucumbers in a Cantonese context often refer to a specific style of quick-pickled snack served as an appetizer or side dish. Unlike Western-style pickles which are often fermented in brine for long periods, these are typically marinated in vinegar, sugar, and sometimes chili for a crisp and refreshing texture.

Measure word

dip2碟díp

Examples

le1呢dip2碟wong4黃gwaa1瓜syun1酸hou2好hoi1開wai6胃aa4呀。

This plate of pickled cucumbers is very appetizing.

nei5你zung1鍾m4唔zung1鍾ji3意sik6食wong4黃gwaa1瓜syun1酸㗎？

Do you like eating pickled cucumbers?

Common phrases

song2爽ceoi3脆wong4黃gwaa1瓜syun1酸

crispy pickled cucumbers

hoi1開wai6胃wong4黃gwaa1瓜syun1酸

appetizing pickled cucumbers

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 青瓜 which refers to the raw, fresh cucumber itself. Using the term interchangeably can lead to confusion in a culinary context where the preparation method is the defining feature.