soeng5 coi3上菜
Jyutpingsoeng5 coi3
Yaleséuhng choi
Definition
Top-quality dish; high-quality food or course.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to high quality or premium dishes, often implying a sense of luxury or special preparation. It is frequently used in the context of banquets or celebrations where the food quality is expected to be superior. The term carries a slightly formal or appreciative tone compared to everyday food descriptions.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
The top dishes at this restaurant are really delicious.
You made so many high-quality dishes today, it feels like a festival.
Related words
Common phrases
to pretend to be high-class when one is actually low-quality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb phrase 上菜, which means to serve food to a table. Context is essential to distinguish between the noun meaning high-quality food and the action of bringing dishes out from the kitchen.
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