coeng2 zai2腸仔肠仔
Jyutpingcoeng2 zai2
Yalechéung jái
Definition
Sausage, sometimes referring specifically to hot dogs or chicken franks.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small, thin, usually pinkish processed sausages common in local breakfast sets and instant noodles. While the formal term for sausage is 香腸, using 腸仔 sounds much more natural and friendly in daily life. It is the standard term for the classic chicken franks often served in cha chaan tengs.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
I want to have sausage and egg toast for breakfast.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 腸仔 to refer to large, gourmet, or artisanal sausages like bratwurst or chorizo, as those are usually called 香腸 or by their specific names to avoid confusion.
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