hoeng1 ziu1 syun4香蕉船
Jyutpinghoeng1 ziu1 syun4
Yalehēung jīu syùhn
Definition
Banana split; a dessert made of a halved banana served with ice cream and toppings in a boat-shaped dish.
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How it's used
This dessert is a classic staple of traditional Hong Kong style western restaurants and tea cafes. While modern dessert shops often serve more elaborate parfaits or pancakes, the banana split remains a nostalgic comfort food for many locals. It is typically shared between two or more people due to its size.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Let's go to the cha chaan teng and have a banana split.
The banana split here is a very large portion.
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Common phrases
chocolate banana split
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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.
