芫荽
jyun4 seoi1
Cilantro in Cantonese is said as 芫荽 (jyun4 seoi1).
The term is used to refer to the leaves of the coriander plant.
Meaning: leaves of the coriander plant (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
jyun4 seoi1
Did you know?
- In Cantonese, 芫荽 is often categorized as a 'cooling' food in traditional Chinese medicine, used to balance 'heat' in the body.
- The phrase 唔該唔好加芫荽 is a common 'survival phrase' for travelers, but some traditional chefs view the request as a critique of the dish's balance.
- In Cantonese cuisine, the root of the plant, 芫荽根, is highly valued and used as a foundational ingredient for steaming or simmering savory broths.
Examples in context
- 我想買一包芫荽。ngo5 soeng2 maai5 jat1 baau1 jyun4 sooi1.I want to buy a bunch of cilantro.
- 呢個湯入面有芫荽。ni1 go3 tong1 jap6 min6 jau5 jyun4 sooi1.There is cilantro in this soup.
- 我唔鍾意食芫荽。ngo5 m4 zung1 ji3 sik6 jyun4 sooi1.I don't like eating cilantro.
Example conversation
At a wet market, Ka Ming asks Mei Ling about the vegetables.
- 家明 Ka Ming美玲，你有冇見到芫荽？mei5 ling4, nei5 jau5 mou5 gin3 dou3 jyun4 sooi1?Mei Ling, have you seen any cilantro?
- 美玲 Mei Ling我見到嗰個檔口有。ngo5 gin3 dou3 go2 go3 dong3 hau2 jau5.I saw some at that stall over there.
- 家明 Ka Ming好呀，我去睇睇。hou2 aa3, ngo5 heoi3 tai2 tai2.Okay, I'll go take a look.
- 美玲 Mei Ling記得揀啲新鮮啲嘅。gei3 dak6 gaan2 di1 san1 sin1 di1 ge3.Remember to pick the fresher ones.
