zi1 si2 hon3 bou2芝士漢堡芝士汉堡
Jyutpingzi1 si2 hon3 bou2
Yalejī sí hon bóu
Definition
Cheeseburger
colloquialfood
How it's used
Borrowed directly from English, this term is the standard way to refer to the fast food item in Hong Kong. While some might use the more generic 漢堡包, specifying 芝士漢堡 is necessary when ordering at fast food chains to ensure you get the cheese slice included.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
