faan6 hap2飯盒饭盒
Jyutpingfaan6 hap2
Yalefaahn háp
Definition
Boxed meal; a packed meal or lunch box containing rice and side dishes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the common, affordable takeaway meals often sold in styrofoam or plastic containers. It carries a sense of convenience and is frequently associated with office workers or students grabbing a quick lunch during a busy day. While it can refer to any meal in a box, it is rarely used for high end bento boxes or restaurant quality takeaway.
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go3個goExamples
Let's have boxed meals for lunch today.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 外賣, which is a broader term for any takeaway food regardless of the packaging or the type of meal. Using 飯盒 implies a specific, usually humble, pre-packaged format.
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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.
