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Definition
Onion rings; a deep-fried snack made from cross-sections of onion.
colloquialfood
How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation used in fast food restaurants and casual dining settings. It is treated as a standard noun for a specific deep-fried snack item. While it is understood everywhere, it is almost exclusively used in the context of Western-style menus.
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I want to order a portion of onion rings as a snack.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
