zyu1 coeng4豬腸猪肠
Jyutpingzyu1 coeng4
Yalejyū chèuhng
Definition
Pig's intestines or chitterlings, commonly used as a food ingredient.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Often served as a popular street food snack, it is frequently braised in a savory soy based sauce. It is also a staple ingredient in dim sum, particularly when steamed with rice noodle rolls. The texture is prized for being chewy and slightly springy, which is a common preference in Cantonese cuisine.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Do you like eating pig's intestines?
The pig's intestines at this shop are cleaned very well.
Related words
Common phrases
braised pig's intestines
pig's intestine rice noodle roll
Common mistake
Be careful not to confuse this with 腸粉, which refers to steamed rice noodle rolls that are often filled with pork intestines but are a distinct dish entirely.
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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.
