bou2 sin1 zi2保鮮紙保鲜纸

Jyutpingbou2 sin1 zi2

Yalebóu sīn jí

名詞

Definition

Cling film or plastic wrap; a thin, slightly sticky transparent plastic film used to wrap and preserve food.

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How it's used

People often use this to cover bowls or plates before putting them in the fridge. It is essential for preventing food from drying out or absorbing other smells in the refrigerator. While it is technically a plastic film, the name specifically highlights its role in keeping things fresh.

Measure word

zoeng1張jēung

Examples

bong1幫ngo5我jung6用bou2保sin1鮮zi2紙baau1包zyu6住di1啲saang1生gwo2果laa1啦。

Please help me wrap the fruit with cling film.

nei5你wan2搵m4唔wan2搵dou3到zoeng1張bou2保sin1鮮zi2紙aa4呀？

Can you find a piece of cling film?

Common phrases

baau1包zyu6住

to wrap up

si1撕hoi1開

to tear off

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 錫紙, which is aluminum foil. They are both used in the kitchen for food storage, but they have very different properties and uses.