loeng4 sik6糧食粮食
Jyutpingloeng4 sik6
Yalelèuhng sihk
Definition
Foodstuffs or provisions, especially staple crops like rice, wheat, and grains.
neutralfood
How it's used
Refers primarily to staple crops like rice, wheat, or grains rather than general snacks or prepared dishes. It carries a slightly formal or collective tone, often appearing in news reports about supply, storage, or shortages. Using it to describe a casual meal or a sandwich would sound unnatural and overly serious.
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pai1批pāiExamples
Have you bought enough food yet?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a meal or a specific dish. For general food that you eat, use 嘢食 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
