sin6 sik6膳食
Jyutpingsin6 sik6
Yalesihn sihk
Definition
Meals; board; food that one regularly eats.
writtenfoodwork
How it's used
Formal contexts like school notices, hospital documents, or employment contracts are where this word appears most frequently. It sounds stiff and unnatural in casual conversation between friends or family members, who would almost always prefer using 飯 or 嘢食 instead. Using it in a relaxed setting can make you sound like you are reading from a brochure or an official announcement.
Measure word
deon6頓deunhExamples
The company will provide meals too.
Have you had your meals today?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe a casual meal with friends, but it carries a bureaucratic or institutional tone that makes it sound out of place in daily social life.
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Grammar guides
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