wu4糊
Jyutpingwu4
Yalewùh
Definition
A thick, fluid food or paste.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to sweet or savory soups that have been ground down to a thick, smooth, and viscous consistency. It is almost exclusively used in the context of traditional Chinese desserts or medicinal congees. The texture is key, as it must be thick enough to coat a spoon rather than being a thin, watery broth.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
Do you like eating almond soup?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for glue or paste, as in Cantonese it is strictly reserved for food items. Using it to describe non-food substances will sound confusing or nonsensical to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
