sai1 do1 si6西多士
Jyutpingsai1 do1 si6
Yalesāi dō sih
Definition
Hong Kong-style French toast.
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How it's used
Often abbreviated simply as 西多 in casual conversation. It is a quintessential item found in local cha chaan teng menus, typically served with a generous slab of butter on top and a small bottle of syrup on the side. While it is a popular comfort food, it is widely recognized as an indulgent treat due to the deep frying process.
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gin2件gínExamples
I want to order a French toast for afternoon tea.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
