zim1 ziu1尖椒
Jyutpingzim1 ziu1
Yalejīm jīu
Definition
Chili pepper; a spicy nightshade plant used as seasoning.
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How it's used
尖椒 specifically refers to the long, pointed variety of chilli often used in stir-fries or stuffed dishes like 煎釀三寶. While 辣椒 is the general term for any chilli, 尖椒 implies a specific shape and texture that is preferred for cooking rather than just as a condiment. It is frequently associated with home-style Cantonese cooking where the vegetable is the main focus of the dish.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This plate of stir-fried pork with chilli is very spicy.
Related words
Common phrases
stir-fried chilli with pork
Common mistake
Do not confuse 尖椒 with 辣椒油, which refers to chilli oil. Using 尖椒 to describe a spicy sauce or a condiment will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
