zoeng6 bat6象拔
Jyutpingzoeng6 bat6
Yalejeuhng baht
Definition
An elephant's trunk.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers almost exclusively to the edible siphon of the geoduck clam in a culinary context. While the literal meaning is elephant trunk, it is rarely used to describe the actual animal part in daily life. It is highly prized in Cantonese cuisine for its crunchy texture when served as sashimi or hot pot.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
This plate of geoduck is very crunchy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the actual trunk of an elephant, which is usually described using more formal or descriptive terms. Using this word to refer to an elephant's physical anatomy will sound confusing or humorous to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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