caan1 wui2餐會餐会
Jyutpingcaan1 wui2
Yalechāan wúi
Definition
A formal, large-scale gathering or party where food is served and participants dine together.
neutralfoodpeople
How it's used
This term carries a formal tone and is specifically reserved for organized events where food is served as part of a structured program. It is rarely used for casual hangouts with friends, which would instead be called 食飯 or 聚餐. You will most frequently encounter it in the context of religious outreach or corporate functions.
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go3個goExamples
They are hosting an evangelistic dinner party tonight.
Are you going to that dinner party tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
evangelistic dinner party
to host a dinner party
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual meals with friends, as it implies a level of formality and organization that would sound stiff or overly official in a social setting.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
