caan1 jam2 jip6餐飲業餐饮业
Jyutpingcaan1 jam2 jip6
Yalechāan yám yihp
Definition
The catering industry; the food and beverage industry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the business of providing food and drink services, encompassing everything from high-end restaurants to casual cafes. It is a formal term often used in news, job market reports, or professional discussions. While it sounds professional, it is still commonly used in casual conversation when discussing career paths or economic trends.
Examples
He has worked in the catering industry for many years.
Do you think the catering industry is easy to work in nowadays?
Related words
Common phrases
to enter the catering industry
development of the catering industry
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
