A: What do you think the best night market snack is?
B: Stinky tofu or shaved ice.
A: My favorite night market snack is the grilled corn on the cob.
B: That’s my favorite. Are you free tonight? Let’s hit the night market.
A: 你覺得夜市最好吃的美食是什麼?
B: 臭豆腐跟雪花冰。
A: 我最喜歡的夜市美食是烤玉米。
B: 我最喜歡烤玉米了。今天晚上你有沒有空?一起去逛夜市吧。
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