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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Basic-Greetings|Basic Greetings]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Education-Vocabulary|Education Vocabulary]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Workplace-Vocabulary|Workplace Vocabulary]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Eating-Out|Eating Out]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Directions|Directions]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Television-and-Movies|Television and Movies]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Telling-Time|Telling Time]] | |||
* [[Language/Yue-chinese/Vocabulary/Public-Services|Public Services]] | |||
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Revision as of 21:01, 22 March 2023
If you are planning to visit Guangdong, or you are a fan of Cantonese cuisine in general, this lesson is perfect for you! Here, we will cover the vocabulary for common foods in Yue Chinese, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains. Knowing these Chinese words will help you communicate your preferences and order your favorites at a Cantonese restaurant easily.
Fruits and Vegetables
Let's start with some delicious fruits and vegetables that are commonly used in Cantonese cuisine!
Fruits
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
蘋果 | pìng guǒ | apple |
木瓜 | mù guā | papaya |
芒果 | máng guǒ | mango |
葡萄 | pú táo | grape |
香蕉 | xiāng jiāo | banana |
Vegetables
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
菠菜 | bō cài | spinach |
南瓜 | nán guā | pumpkin |
白菜 | bái cài | Chinese cabbage |
番茄 | fān qié | tomato |
蘑菇 | mó gū | mushroom |
Meats and Seafood
Cantonese cuisine is famous for the wide variety of meats and seafood used in dishes. Here are some of the most common ones you should know:
Meats
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
豬肉 | zhū ròu | pork |
牛肉 | niú ròu | beef |
雞肉 | jī ròu | chicken |
羊肉 | yáng ròu | lamb |
火腿 | huǒ tuǐ | ham |
Seafood
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
鱼 | yú | fish |
虾 | xiā | shrimp |
蟹 | xiè | crab |
海鲜 | hǎi xiān | seafood |
Grains and Noodles
Here are some common grains and noodles used in Cantonese cuisine:
Grains
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
米饭 | mǐ fàn | steamed rice |
粥 | zhōu | congee |
面包 | miàn bāo | bread |
麦片 | mài piàn | oatmeal |
Noodles
Yue Chinese | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
面条 | miàn tiáo | noodles |
粉丝 | fěn sī | vermicelli |
米线 | mǐ xiàn | rice noodles |
河粉 | hé fěn | rice noodles |
Conclusion
That's it for this lesson on common foods in Yue Chinese! I hope you enjoyed learning new Chinese words to help you order your favorite Cantonese dishes. Don't forget to practice saying these words out loud and test yourself often to improve your Chinese vocabulary!
Related Lessons
- Basic Greetings
- Education Vocabulary
- Workplace Vocabulary
- Fruits
- Animals
- Eating Out
- Directions
- Television and Movies
- Telling Time
- Public Services