caat3 caan1 ging6擦餐勁擦餐劲
Jyutpingcaat3 caan1 ging6
Yalechaat chāan gihng
Definition
To have a splendid, hearty meal; to feast or indulge in a great dinner.
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How it's used
Implies a sense of indulgence or celebration, often used when someone has extra money or a reason to reward themselves. It carries a casual, enthusiastic tone that suggests eating until very full or choosing a high quality restaurant. It is rarely used for standard daily meals.
Examples
I got paid, let's go have a feast tonight!
Where do you two want to go for a big meal?
Related words
Common phrases
let's definitely go have a feast
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal settings or when describing a simple, everyday lunch, as it specifically highlights the act of splurging or feasting.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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