daan2 zi6蛋治
Jyutpingdaan2 zi6
Yaledáan jih
Definition
Egg sandwich.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
This term is a quintessential example of Hong Kong's preference for shortening food names to two characters. It is almost exclusively used in the context of cha chaan teng menus or casual breakfast orders. While you might see the full name on a formal menu, locals will naturally opt for the abbreviated version when speaking to staff.
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gin2件gínExamples
I want to buy an egg sandwich for breakfast.
Have you eaten your egg sandwich yet?
Related words
Common phrases
toasted egg sandwich
egg sandwich with extra egg
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蛋撻, which is an egg tart. Using the wrong term will lead to a very different snack arriving at your table.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
