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三明治
sānmíngzhì
Description
三明治是一种西方食物，两片面包中间放着肉、菜或者鸡蛋。
A 三明治 is a Western food with meat, vegetables, or eggs between two slices of bread.
很多人早上会吃一个三明治，又快又方便。
Many people eat a 三明治 in the morning because it is quick and convenient.
Meanings
三明治sānmíngzhì
sandwich (food with fillings between bread)
我中午吃了一个鸡蛋三明治。
I ate an egg sandwich for lunch.
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Notes
- Etymology
phonetic loan from English "sandwich"; 三 = three, but chosen mainly for sound.
- Nuance
a Western-style food name; measure word is 个.
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