早餐

Pronunciation
English Name

breakfast

Cantonese (Traditional)

早餐

Mandarin (Pinyin)

zǎo cān


Yale Romanization

jóu chāan

Character Breakdown

is early, and 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