saam1 man4 zi6三文治
Jyutpingsaam1 man4 zi6
Yalesāam màhn jih
Definition
Sandwich; food consisting of filling between two slices of bread.
colloquialfood
How it's used
三文治 is a direct phonetic loan from English. While it is the standard term for the food item, it is frequently shortened to 治 when used in compound words like 公司治 or 蛋治. This shortening is extremely common in local tea restaurants and fast food outlets.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
I want to buy a sandwich for breakfast.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 個 as the measure word, but the standard measure words for food items like this are 件 for a single piece or 份 for a full serving.
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Grammar guides
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