芹菜
kan4 coi3
The Cantonese word for celery is 芹菜 (kan4 coi3).
芹菜 refers to the stalks of this herb.
Meaning: the stalks of this herb (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kan4 coi3
Did you know?
- The character 芹 is often used in classical Chinese poetry to represent a humble or pure quality, much like how English uses certain plants to symbolize virtues.
- In Cantonese culture, 芹菜 is often used in traditional medicine to help lower blood pressure and treat hypertension.
- In Hong Kong markets, you might see 芹菜 sold in bundles where the leaves are kept intact, as the leaves are prized for their strong flavor in stir-fries.
Examples in context
- 我喺菜市場買咗啲芹菜。I bought some celery at the market.
- 加啲西芹去炒飯會更香。Adding some celery to fried rice will make it even more flavorful.
- 我想買啲芹菜。ngo5 soeng2 maai5 di1 can4 coi3.I want to buy some celery.
- 呢啲芹菜好新鮮。ni1 di1 can4 coi3 hou2 san1 sin1.This celery is very fresh.
