zin1 jyu4煎魚煎鱼
Jyutpingzin1 jyu4
Yalejīn yùh
Definition
To pan-fry a fish, or a pan-fried fish.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the cooking method of pan-frying with a small amount of oil, distinct from deep-frying which is 炸. It is common to describe the fish as being cooked until golden brown, often using the adjective 香 to highlight the appetizing aroma produced by the process.
Examples
Shall I pan-fry some fish for you to eat tonight?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 炸 for pan-frying, as 炸 implies submerging the fish in a large amount of hot oil. Using the wrong term can lead to confusion about the texture and healthiness of the dish.
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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.
