zik1 jyu2鯽魚鲫鱼
Jyutpingzik1 jyu2
Yalejīk yú
Definition
Crucian carp; an edible, silvery-grey freshwater fish.
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How it's used
Often associated with home cooking, this fish is frequently prepared in soups or steamed with ginger and scallions. It is considered a nutritious choice for recovery or health maintenance, particularly when boiled into a milky white broth.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
I bought a carp to steam for dinner tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with other common freshwater fish like 鯇魚, which has a different texture and is often used in hotpot or stir-fries.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
