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Siu mai dumplingsin Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

燒賣

siu1 maai2

Siu mai dumplings

Recorded Cantonese

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When to use it

燒賣 can be ordered by 籠 at dim sum or 粒 for individual pieces; specify the variety when needed.

Examples

我要一籠燒賣。

ngo5 jiu3 jat1 lung4 siu1 maai2

I would like a basket of siu mai.

燒賣仲熱。

siu1 maai2 zung6 jit6

The siu mai are still hot.