bou3 fei1布菲
Jyutpingbou3 fei1
Yalebou fēi
Definition
Buffet; an all-you-can-eat meal.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from English, this term is commonly used in casual settings to describe all-you-can-eat dining experiences. While it is widely understood, younger generations and more formal establishments often prefer the loanword 自助餐. Using this term gives a slightly more retro or relaxed vibe compared to the standard term.
Examples
Shall we go for a buffet tonight?
The buffet at this hotel has a lot of variety.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners should be aware that while this is understood, it is not the most common term in professional or formal writing, where 自助餐 is the standard choice.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
