zo2 hau2 jyu4左口魚左口鱼
Jyutpingzo2 hau2 jyu4
Yalejó háu yùh
Definition
Flatfish; halibut.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Often found in Cantonese cuisine, this term is specifically used for flatfish like halibut or flounder. While it is technically a type of flatfish, it is most commonly encountered in the context of Cantonese seafood dishes or dried seafood shops. It is distinct from the more general term 比目魚, which is more frequently used in scientific or formal contexts.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This halibut is very fresh, it's perfect for steaming.
Do you know how to prepare the halibut?
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Common mistake
Learners might confuse it with other flatfish or assume it refers to a specific species of fish found only in Hong Kong, but it is a general term for various types of flatfish used in local cooking.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
