waa4 fu1華夫华夫
Jyutpingwaa4 fu1
Yalewàh fū
Definition
Waffle
colloquialfood
How it's used
Although 華夫 is the direct loanword for waffle, it is rarely used in daily speech. Most people in Hong Kong refer to this snack as 格仔餅, which specifically describes the grid-like pattern of the traditional street-style waffle.
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gin2件gínExamples
The waffles at this shop are very famous.
Related words
Common phrases
chocolate waffle
Common mistake
Using 華夫 in a casual setting might sound slightly formal or like a direct translation from a menu, whereas 格仔餅 is the term everyone uses for the popular street snack.
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