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Jyutpingzau2 bing1
Yalejáu bīng
Definition
To ask for no ice in a cold drink.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
This is a standard term used exclusively in restaurants and cafes when ordering cold drinks. It is a concise way to specify that you want the drink chilled but without the addition of ice cubes, which are often perceived as taking up space or diluting the flavor. You will hear this frequently in cha chaan teng settings.
Examples
I want this iced lemon tea without ice.
Related words
Common phrases
cold drink without ice
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 走甜, which means no sugar or syrup. If you want both, you must specify both clearly.
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