bok6 beng2薄餅薄饼
Jyutpingbok6 beng2
Yalebohk béng
Definition
Flatbread or thin pancake; commonly used to refer to pizza or naan.
- pizza
- thin flour pancake; flatbread; naan
colloquialfood
How it's used
While the term covers various flatbreads, it is most commonly used to refer to Italian pizza in casual conversation. When referring to specific types like naan or roti, speakers often include the origin, such as 印度薄餅, to avoid ambiguity. It is a versatile word that bridges the gap between Western fast food and traditional flatbreads from other cultures.
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Shall we order a pizza for dinner tonight?
The naan at this restaurant is very famous.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 班戟, which is the loanword used specifically for sweet pancakes served as dessert. Using 薄餅 for a fluffy breakfast pancake will likely cause confusion.
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