wu6 tau2芋頭芋头
Jyutpingwu6 tau2
Yalewuh táu
Definition
Taro; a herbaceous plant with toxic, edible underground tubers.
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How it's used
Describing taro as 粉 is the highest compliment, indicating a soft, starchy, and crumbly texture that is highly prized in Cantonese cuisine. While often associated with savory dishes like 芋頭糕 or 芋頭燜鴨, it is also a staple in sweet soups and desserts. Always ensure it is cooked thoroughly, as the raw sap can cause severe skin irritation and throat discomfort.
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This taro is very floury, it is best for making taro cake.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 芋頭 with 香芋. In Hong Kong, 香芋 often refers to a specific variety of purple yam or even artificial taro flavoring used in bubble tea, whereas 芋頭 is the standard vegetable used in cooking.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
