wong4 dau2黃豆黄豆
Jyutpingwong4 dau2
Yalewòhng dáu
Definition
Yellow soybean.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the dry, yellow variety of soybean used for making soy milk or tofu. While standard Mandarin speakers often use the term interchangeably with general soybeans, Cantonese speakers use this to distinguish the yellow variety from other types like black beans or green beans.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
How many soybeans did you buy to bring home?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with green beans, which are called 綠豆. Using the wrong color descriptor will lead to confusion in a market or kitchen setting.
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Grammar guides
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