sik6 ban2食品
Jyutpingsik6 ban2
Yalesihk bán
Definition
Processed or packaged food; foodstuffs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to processed, packaged, or manufactured items rather than raw ingredients like fresh vegetables or meat. It is a formal term often seen on labels, in supermarkets, or in news reports about safety standards. Using it to describe a home cooked meal sounds unnatural and overly technical.
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zung3種jungExamples
These food products are packaged very beautifully.
How many types of frozen food did you buy home?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a home cooked meal or fresh produce, as it sounds like you are talking about industrial goods or pre-packaged snacks.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
