zan1 zyu1 gai1珍珠雞珍珠鸡
Jyutpingzan1 zyu1 gai1
Yalejān jyū gāi
Definition
Mini lotus-leaf-wrapped sticky rice with chicken, or a guineafowl.
- mini lotus-leaf-wrapped glutinous rice with chicken
- technicalguineafowl
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
Distinguishing between 珍珠雞 and 糯米雞 is essential for ordering at dim sum restaurants. While 糯米雞 is a large, meal-sized portion often wrapped in a large lotus leaf, 珍珠雞 is a snack-sized version that is much easier to share. The term also refers to the guinea fowl, but in a culinary context, it almost exclusively refers to the dim sum item.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
I ordered two mini sticky rice wraps at yum cha, it was enough to fill me up.
Related words
Common phrases
a bamboo steamer of mini sticky rice wraps
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the actual bird, the guinea fowl, which shares the same name. Context usually makes it clear whether you are talking about a menu item or an animal.
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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.
