sin6膳
Jyutpingsin6
Yalesihn
Definition
Meals; food eaten during a specific period of the day.
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How it's used
膳 is a formal morpheme that rarely appears in isolation within spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in compound words like 用膳 or 膳食, which carry a slightly elevated or institutional tone compared to everyday terms like 食飯. You will frequently encounter it in written notices or formal settings, such as signs indicating a designated dining area.
Examples
He goes to have his meal on time every day.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 膳 as a standalone verb in casual conversation, as it sounds overly formal or archaic. Use 食飯 or 食嘢 instead for daily interactions.
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Grammar guides
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