pin3片

Jyutpingpin3

Yalepin

量詞Very common

Definition

To slice; to cut something into flat, thin pieces.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the action of cutting something into thin, flat layers or pieces. It is frequently used in culinary contexts, such as preparing ginger, garlic, or roasted meats like Peking duck. Unlike general cutting verbs, this implies a controlled, sliding motion to create a specific shape.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我pin3片hoi1開di1啲syun3蒜tau4頭laa1啦。

Please help me slice the garlic.

ni1呢gau6舊juk6肉jiu3要pin2片dak1得bok6薄di1啲sin1先hou2好sik6食。

This piece of meat needs to be sliced thinner to taste good.

Related words

Common phrases

pin3片hoi1開

to slice open

pin2片bok6薄

to slice thinly

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the noun usage of 片, which refers to a slice or a piece of something. As a verb, it describes the process of creating that slice, whereas the noun is the result.