zyu1 sau2豬手猪手
Jyutpingzyu1 sau2
Yalejyū sáu
Definition
Pig's trotter; pig's feet as a food ingredient.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the front feet of the pig, which are prized for their high collagen content and chewy texture. While often braised in soy sauce or fermented bean curd, it is also a common ingredient in festive dishes served during special occasions. You will frequently see it served in Cantonese restaurants as a classic dim sum or main course dish.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Let's go eat fermented bean curd pig's trotters tonight.
The pig's trotters here are braised until very tender.
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Common phrases
pig's trotters braised with fermented bean curd
braised pig's trotters
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 豬腳, which is a more general term for pig's feet. In culinary contexts, 豬手 is preferred because the front feet are considered meatier and have a better texture than the back feet.
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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.
