daa2 faan6打飯打饭
Jyutpingdaa2 faan6
Yaledá faahn
Definition
To get or buy food from a canteen or cafeteria.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in institutional settings like school canteens or staff cafeterias where food is served from a large container. It implies a communal or service-based environment rather than preparing a meal at home. The term specifically highlights the action of scooping rice or food onto a plate or into a lunchbox.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
queue up to get food
Common mistake
Avoid using this for eating at a restaurant where you order from a menu. It specifically refers to the act of serving or collecting food from a communal source.
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Grammar guides
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