jim1 lit6奄列
Jyutpingjim1 lit6
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Definition
Omelette; a dish made from beaten eggs folded around a filling.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word omelette, this term is a staple in local cha chaan teng menus. It typically refers to the folded, Western style egg dish rather than traditional Chinese egg dishes like 芙蓉蛋. While you might see it written on menus, it is also frequently used in spoken orders.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Do you want an omelette or scrambled eggs for breakfast?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 芙蓉蛋, which is a Chinese style egg foo young often containing bean sprouts and char siu. Using 奄列 for a Chinese style egg dish will sound incorrect to locals.
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