hoi2 sin1海鮮海鲜
Jyutpinghoi2 sin1
Yalehói sīn
Definition
Seafood; edible marine animals.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to marine creatures like fish, shellfish, and crustaceans intended for consumption. It is frequently used in the context of dining out, particularly at coastal areas like Sai Kung or Lei Yue Mun where restaurants display live catch in tanks. The term is broad and encompasses everything from high-end abalone to common clams.
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zung3種jungExamples
Let's go to Sai Kung to eat seafood tonight.
Do you like eating seafood?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe seaweed or other marine plants, as it is strictly reserved for animal-based food sources.
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