daap3 zi6搭食
Jyutpingdaap3 zi6
Yaledaap jih
Definition
To partner up for meals or join a dining group.
colloquialfoodwork
How it's used
This term is primarily used in office or school settings where people have fixed lunch groups. It implies a casual arrangement where someone joins an existing group to avoid eating alone. It carries a sense of convenience and social flexibility rather than a formal invitation.
Examples
I have no one to go with today, how about I join you for lunch?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with eating food that belongs to someone else. It specifically refers to the social act of joining a group for a meal, not the act of sharing or stealing food.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
