sai1 dim2西點西点
Jyutpingsai1 dim2
Yalesāi dím
Definition
Western-style pastry; baked goods like cakes, tarts, and pies.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to cakes, tarts, and cookies influenced by European baking traditions. It is commonly used in the context of bakeries or high tea settings, distinguishing these items from traditional Chinese dim sum or bakery goods like 蛋撻 or 菠蘿包. The term carries a slightly more refined or upscale connotation compared to generic terms for bread.
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The Western pastries at this shop are very famous.
Do you like eating Western-style pastries?
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