Morning markets are the best places to experience Taiwan’s vibrant food culture. From meat and vegetables to seafood, these ingredients represent the flavours of Taiwan. And, people there usually speak Tâi-gí. This week, we’ll learn some useful words to help you go shopping in a Taiwanese market.

●Words to Know:

1. 菜市仔 tshài-tshī-á (n.) market

2. 頭家 thâu-ke (n.) boss / shop owner

3. 俗 sio̍k (adj.) cheap

4. 貴 kuì (adj.) expensive

5. 鮮 tshinn (adj.) fresh

●Idiom of the week:

無魚，蝦嘛好 Bô hî, hê mā hó.

(If you can’t get fish, buying shrimp is fine too.)