石斑鱼

石斑魚
shíbānyú
noun #62,876

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 grouper (fish)
  2. 2 rock cod

Examples

Qīngzhēng shíbānyú shì yuècài jīngdiǎn.
Steamed grouper is a Cantonese classic.
Zhè jiā hǎixiān cāntīng de shíbānyú hěn xīnxiān.
The grouper at this seafood restaurant is very fresh.

Tips

culture
石斑鱼 is prized in Cantonese cuisine, typically prepared (clear-steamed) with ginger and scallion. The Portuguese loanword 'garoupa' (and English 'grouper') comes from the same fish family found in Macau and Hong Kong waters.

Stroke Order

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