caa4 caan1 teng1茶餐廳茶餐厅
Jyutpingcaa4 caan1 teng1
Yalechàh chāan tēng
Definition
Cha chaan teng; a Hong Kong-style cafe serving affordable local food, western-style dishes, drinks, and pastries.
colloquialfoodplaces
How it's used
These establishments are the backbone of local dining culture, known for their fast service and extensive menus that blend Western and Chinese influences. You will often hear locals refer to them simply as 茶記, which is a common and affectionate abbreviation. They are the quintessential spot for a quick breakfast or a casual afternoon tea, especially for items like milk tea and pineapple buns.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Let's go to the cha chaan teng for a regular set meal this afternoon.
Do you know which cha chaan teng nearby is good?
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Common phrases
cha chaan teng regular set meal
go to a cha chaan teng
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
