siu1 je5 sik6燒嘢食烧嘢食
Jyutpingsiu1 je5 sik6
Yalesīu yéh sihk
Definition
To barbecue or have a barbecue, typically as an outdoor leisure activity using charcoal and skewers or grills.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the social activity of grilling food outdoors, often involving charcoal pits or public barbecue sites found in parks and beaches. It functions as a verb phrase where 嘢食 acts as the object, making it a very common way to invite friends for a casual outdoor gathering.
Examples
Shall we go for a barbecue this Saturday?
They went to the beach for a barbecue last night and had a great time.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燒烤, which is a more formal or written term that can also refer to the act of roasting meat in a restaurant setting. Use 燒嘢食 when describing the social event of a barbecue party.
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