早餐

Pronunciation
English Name

breakfast

Cantonese (Traditional)

早餐

Mandarin (Pinyin)

zǎo cān


Yale Romanization

jóu chāan

Character Breakdown

早 is early, and 餐 is meal, so 早餐 is early meal.

breakfast
About This Dish

Traditional Chinese breakfasts tend to be simple, featuring congee, rice rolls, and dumplings, but in Hong Kong breakfast can include Western items (with a Hong Kong twist). For example, a cha chaan teng breakfast set can include congee, condensed milk toast, and coffee (with unlimited refills).

Quick Facts
Categories:
早餐
Yale:
jóu chāan