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Yalesyùh pín
Definition
Potato chips or potato crisps.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the thin, crispy snack found in bags, rather than thick-cut fries or wedges. When talking about the snack, it is common to specify the packaging, such as using 包 for the whole bag or 塊 for individual chips. It is a very popular snack choice during movie nights or casual gatherings.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
He ate the whole bag of potato chips by himself.
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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.
