ling4 sik6零食
Jyutpingling4 sik6
Yalelìhng sihk
Definition
Snack; food eaten between regular meals.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to small, often pre-packaged items consumed between meals, rather than light meals themselves. It carries a slightly playful or indulgent connotation, often associated with children or movie-watching habits. Unlike formal terms for refreshments, this word is strictly for casual, non-essential food items.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
What snacks did you buy to bring home?
If you eat so many snacks, will you skip your main meal?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a light meal or a snack that is meant to replace a full meal, as it implies something eaten for pleasure rather than nutrition.
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