do1 si6多士
Jyutpingdo1 si6
Yaledō sih
Definition
Toast; bread that has been sliced and toasted.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word toast, this term is a staple in local tea restaurants. It specifically refers to sliced bread that has been toasted until golden brown, often served with toppings like condensed milk or peanut butter. It is rarely used to describe bread that has not been heated.
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faai3塊faiExamples
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Common phrases
buttered toast with condensed milk
peanut butter toast
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English word toast used as a verb for proposing a drink, as that concept is expressed differently in Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
