zyu1 nou5豬腦猪脑
Jyutpingzyu1 nou5
Yalejyū nóuh
Definition
Pig brain; or metaphorically, an extremely foolish or stupid person.
- pig brain
- slangan extremely foolish or stupid person
colloquialfood
How it's used
Often associated with hotpot culture where it is prized for its extremely soft, custard like texture. It is considered a delicacy by some but a challenging food for others due to its appearance and rich, fatty taste. When ordering, it is typically served raw and requires careful cooking to ensure it does not disintegrate in the broth.
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Pig brain is very smooth when eaten in hotpot.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang usage of 豬腦, which is used to insult someone as being stupid or slow-witted, similar to calling someone a birdbrain in English.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
