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The Cantonese word siu hek - 小吃 - siu2 hek3
(snack in Cantonese)





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Romanization (Jyutping)

siu2 hek3

English translations

snack, appetizer,
light repast, side dish

Chinese characters:

小吃
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The traditional Chinese characters of siu2 hek3 are identical with the modern (simplified) characters displayed above.
小吃 (siu2 hek3) is composed of these characters: 小, 吃

Tags and additional information
(Meaning of individual characters, character components etc.)

small  |  to eat
 
Cantonese words containing the word 小吃 ( siu hek / siu2 hek3 ) :
siu2 hek3 ( 小吃店 )
More words that mean snack in Cantonese
dim2 sam1 ( 点心 ), faai3 caan1 ( 快餐 ), ling4 sik6 ( 零食 )
More words that mean appetizer in Cantonese
hoi1 wai6 coi3 ( 开胃菜 )

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