min6 baau1 fong1麵包坊面包坊

Jyutpingmin6 baau1 fong1

Yalemihn bāau fōng

Definition

Bakery; a shop that sells bread and pastries.

neutralfoodplaces

How it's used

While 麵包坊 is understood, it sounds slightly more formal or like a shop name compared to the everyday term 麵包舖. Most locals prefer using 舖 or 店 when referring to small, neighborhood shops. You will often see 坊 used in branding for artisanal or boutique-style bakeries that aim for a more upscale or European feel.

Measure word

gaan1間gān

Examples

le1呢gaan1間min6麵baau1包fong1坊di1啲baau1包hou2好san1新sin1鮮aa4呀。

The bread at this bakery is very fresh.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知fu6附gan6近bin1邊dou6度jau5有min6麵baau1包fong1坊？

Do you know where there is a bakery nearby?

Common phrases

min6麵baau1包fong1坊ceot1出ban2品

bakery products

Common mistake

Avoid using 坊 in casual conversation if you are looking for a standard, humble neighborhood bakery, as it may sound a bit pretentious or like you are reading from a directory.