zyu1 paa2豬扒猪扒
Jyutpingzyu1 paa2
Yalejyū pá
Definition
Pork chop.
colloquialfoodpeople
How it's used
Beyond the literal culinary meaning, this term is frequently used as slang to describe a woman who is considered physically unattractive. It is a derogatory label that objectifies appearance, so it should be avoided in polite or respectful conversation. When referring to the actual food, it is a staple of Hong Kong style cafes and is often served with rice or spaghetti.
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faai3塊faiExamples
Shall we have pan-fried pork chops for dinner tonight?
The fried pork chop at this restaurant is huge.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a person in a casual or joking way unless you are very close with them, as it is inherently insulting. Stick to using it only when ordering food to avoid causing offense.
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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.
