jit6 jam2熱飲热饮
Jyutpingjit6 jam2
Yaleyiht yám
Definition
Hot drink; a hot beverage.
colloquialdrinkfood
How it's used
Used primarily in restaurants and cafes to distinguish between temperature options for beverages. It acts as a category label rather than a specific drink name, often appearing on menus or being asked by servers when taking orders.
Measure word
bui1杯būiExamples
The restaurant set meal includes a hot drink.
Do you want a cold drink or a hot drink?
Related words
Common phrases
hot drink included with a meal
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