Pronunciation
English Name

sandwich

Cantonese (Traditional)

三文治

Mandarin (Pinyin)

sān wén zhì


Yale Romanization

sāam màhn jih

Jyutping

saam1 man4 zi6

Character Breakdown

三文治 is a loanword for sandwich and also similar to the loanword for salmon 三文魚 sāam màhn yùh, differing only in the last character.

sandwich
About This Dish

A Hong Kong-style sandwich. Sandwiches are a standard offering of Hong Kong-style cafes, typically served with white bread and the crust trimmed.

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Quick Facts
Categories:
港式
茶餐廳
Yale:
sāam màhn jih
Jyutping:
saam1 man4 zi6