zoeng3 jyun4醬園酱园
Jyutpingzoeng3 jyun4
Yalejeung yùhn
Definition
A sauce factory, or the company operating it.
colloquialfoodwork
How it's used
Traditional sauce factories in Hong Kong are often family run businesses that have been operating for generations. The term carries a sense of heritage and artisanal production, distinguishing these local establishments from large scale industrial food manufacturers. You will frequently see this word on the labels of premium, locally brewed soy sauce or fermented bean paste.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
The soy sauce produced by this sauce factory is very fragrant.
Related words
Common phrases
long established sauce factory
products from a sauce factory
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
