faan5飯饭
Jyutpingfaan5
Yalefáahn
Definition
Cooked rice.
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How it's used
Beyond just referring to cooked rice, this word functions as a general term for a meal. Asking someone if they have eaten is a common way to greet friends or show concern, similar to asking how someone is doing. It is also frequently used to describe one's occupation, as in the phrase 手飯碗, which refers to one's livelihood or job security.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
Have you eaten yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 米, which refers specifically to raw, uncooked rice grains. Using 米 when you mean a cooked meal will sound like you are talking about the raw ingredient in a bag.
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Grammar guides
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