hoi2 naam4 gai1 faan6海南雞飯海南鸡饭
Jyutpinghoi2 naam4 gai1 faan6
Yalehói nàahm gāi faahn
Definition
Hainanese chicken rice; a popular Southeast Asian dish of poached chicken and seasoned rice.
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How it's used
Hainanese chicken rice is a staple comfort food in Hong Kong, often served with oily rice, ginger scallion sauce, and dark soy sauce. While it originated from Hainan, the version found in local tea restaurants is heavily influenced by Southeast Asian styles. It is a go to dish for a quick and satisfying meal.
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dip2碟dípExamples
How about having Hainanese chicken rice for lunch today?
The Hainanese chicken rice at this restaurant is very famous.
Common phrases
a plate of Hainanese chicken rice
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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.
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- 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.
