zan6 pei4 mui4陳皮梅陈皮梅

Jyutpingzan6 pei4 mui4

Yalejahn pèih mùih

Definition

Preserved plum flavored with dried tangerine peel.

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How it's used

Often associated with traditional Chinese medicine shops or old school snack stalls, this treat is considered a nostalgic comfort food for many locals. It is prized for its ability to soothe a sore throat or mask the bitterness of herbal tea. Unlike standard dried plums, the addition of citrus peel gives it a distinct aromatic profile that is both sweet and slightly medicinal.

Measure word

nap1粒nāp

Examples

nei5你maai5買hap6盒can4陳pei4皮mui2梅faan1返heoi3去bei3畀aa3阿po4婆sik6食laa1啦。

Buy a box of preserved plum with tangerine peel for Grandma.

le1呢nap1粒can4陳pei4皮mui2梅hou2好syun1酸，nei5你sik6食m4唔sik6食aa4呀？

This piece of preserved plum with tangerine peel is very sour, do you want to eat it?

Common phrases

jat1一hap6盒can4陳pei4皮mui2梅

a box of preserved plum with tangerine peel

sik6食can4陳pei4皮mui2梅

eat preserved plum with tangerine peel

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with plain dried plums, as the presence of citrus peel is essential to the identity of the snack. It is strictly a snack or a digestive aid, not a cooking ingredient.