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Definition
A cheap, simple meal typically served in university canteens, consisting of basic ingredients like spam or sausage.
How it's used
Originally coined by university students, this term describes meals that require minimal effort to prepare or consume, often consisting of processed meats like sausages or luncheon meat over rice. It carries a self-deprecating tone, implying that the person is too busy, lazy, or broke to bother with a proper meal. It is not used to describe food that is necessarily bad tasting, but rather food that is uninspired and utilitarian.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a cheap meal at a high-quality local restaurant, as the term specifically implies a lack of effort or culinary ambition. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal settings or when speaking to someone you do not know well.
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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.
