zit3浙
Jyutpingzit3
Yalejit
Definition
Short name for Zhejiang 浙江[Zhe4 jiang1]
neutralfood
How it's used
Functions primarily as a prefix in culinary contexts to denote products or styles originating from the Zhejiang province. It is rarely used in isolation to refer to the place itself in casual conversation, where people would simply say 浙江. Its most frequent appearance is in the specific term for a type of dark, mellow vinegar used in Cantonese cooking.
Examples
le1 zi1 hai6 zing3 zung1 zit3 cou3 lai2 gaa2
呢支係正宗浙醋嚟㗎。
This is authentic Zhejiang vinegar.
nei5 si3 gwo3 zit3 coi3 mei6 aa4
你試過浙菜未呀？
Have you tried Zhejiang cuisine yet?
Related words
Common phrases
zit3 cou3
浙醋
Zhejiang vinegar
zit3 coi3
浙菜
Zhejiang cuisine
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
