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Jyutpingzi1 maa4 gyun2
Yalejī màh gyún
Definition
Sesame roll; a traditional chilled black sesame dim sum dessert with a gelatinous texture.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
Often referred to as film roll cake due to its appearance, this traditional dim sum item is prized for its smooth texture and rich black sesame flavour. It is a classic example of a sweet, chilled dessert served in traditional tea houses. Because the process of making it is labour intensive, it has become less common in modern restaurants compared to other desserts.
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- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
