sau6 si1壽司寿司
Jyutpingsau6 si1
Yalesauh sī
Definition
Sushi; a Japanese dish of vinegar-seasoned rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Pronunciation often leans towards the Japanese original, but locals frequently use the Cantonese syllable for 壽. It is common to see it sold in supermarkets as pre-packaged sets, which are often referred to as 壽司拼盤. When ordering, people often specify the type of fish, such as 三文魚 or 吞拿魚, rather than just saying the general term.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
Shall we go eat sushi tonight?
The sushi at this shop is very fresh.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the measure word for sushi. While 個 is generic, the most natural measure words for individual pieces are 件 or 嚿.
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Grammar guides
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