saam1 ming4 zi6三明治
Jyutpingsaam1 ming4 zi6
Yalesāam mìhng jih
Definition
Sandwich.
colloquialfood
How it's used
While 三明治 is understood in Hong Kong, it is almost exclusively written as 三文治 in both formal and informal contexts. The pronunciation of the latter reflects the English loanword sandwich more directly to the Cantonese ear. Using 三明治 may sound slightly foreign or influenced by Mandarin speakers in the city.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Do not use 三明治 in daily speech as it sounds unnatural to locals who prefer the established loanword 三文治.
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