tou2 caan2土產土产
Jyutpingtou2 caan2
Yaletóu cháan
Definition
Local product; a specialty or native product with distinct local characteristics.
colloquialshoppingtravel
How it's used
Focus on items that are distinctively representative of a specific region or town. While it can refer to food, it is also used for handicrafts or traditional goods that a visitor would bring back as a souvenir. It carries a sense of authenticity that generic tourist gifts lack.
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zung3種jungExamples
There are many local products for sale here.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 手信, which refers specifically to a gift or souvenir brought back for friends or family. 土產 describes the nature of the product itself, whereas 手信 describes the function of the item as a gift.
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