sai1 sik1西式
Jyutpingsai1 sik1
Yalesāi sīk
Definition
Western-style; having the cultural characteristics of Europe or North America.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the cultural or aesthetic style rather than just geographic origin. It is frequently used to contrast with 中式 to distinguish between traditional local customs and imported Western practices. The term is versatile and applies to everything from architectural designs to dining etiquette.
Examples
Do you prefer eating Chinese or Western style breakfast?
They held a very grand Western style wedding.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or nationalities, as it is strictly for objects, styles, or systems. Use 西方人 when referring to people from Western countries.
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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.
