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Definition
To have Chiu Chow style food for dinner or late-night supper.
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How it's used
Originating from the Teochew dialect, this term refers specifically to the experience of eating at a casual, often street-side, Chiu Chow eatery. It is strongly associated with late-night dining and communal atmosphere rather than just the food itself. You will often see these places displaying rows of marinated dishes like braised goose or cold crab in glass cabinets.
Examples
Shall we go for a Chiu Chow late supper tonight?
They went out as a group to have a Chiu Chow meal.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a Chiu Chow style meal
Chiu Chow style restaurant
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic late-night snacks, as it specifically implies a meal consisting of Chiu Chow dishes like congee, marinated meats, and cold seafood. It is not a verb for 'fighting' or 'hitting' despite the character 打.
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