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Definition
An order instruction in Hong Kong restaurants requesting that no soy sauce or gravy be added to the food.
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How it's used
Originating from the fast-paced environment of local roast meat shops, this term specifically refers to the dark soy sauce or gravy typically drizzled over rice. It is a highly specialized piece of restaurant jargon that is rarely used outside of ordering food. Using it elsewhere will likely cause confusion as it is not a general term for removing color or ingredients.
Examples
Boss, I would like a BBQ pork and chicken rice without soy sauce, please.
Related words
Common phrases
roast meat rice without soy sauce
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 走油, which refers to the technique of flash-frying ingredients in oil. While both start with 走, they serve completely different purposes in a kitchen context.
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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.
