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Jyutpingsik6 loeng4
Yalesihk lèuhng
Definition
Food, foodstuffs, or rations in general.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to supplies or provisions rather than a casual meal. It carries a slightly formal or survivalist tone, often implying items that are stockpiled or distributed in bulk. You would rarely use this to describe a simple snack or a restaurant order.
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pai1批pāiExamples
Is there enough food here to go around?
They stored a lot of food for the winter.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a regular meal, as it sounds like you are talking about emergency rations or military supplies. Use 嘢食 or 食物 for everyday food.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
