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Definition
To toast bread, especially to light-toast the bread of a sandwich.
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How it's used
Commonly heard in cha chaan tengs when ordering sandwiches or toast. It specifically refers to the technique of lightly grilling the bread until it is crispy and golden, rather than just warming it up. It is an essential term for customizing your breakfast or tea set order.
Examples
Please, I would like a toasted ham and egg sandwich.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for general toasting of other items like nuts or coffee beans, as it is strictly reserved for bread products in a dining context.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
