ding6 sik6定食
Jyutpingding6 sik6
Yaledihng sihk
Definition
Set meal, especially a Japanese-style set meal.
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from Japanese, this term is exclusively used to describe set meals at Japanese restaurants. It implies a complete meal consisting of a main dish, rice, soup, and side dishes served together on a tray. You would not use this word for a set meal at a local cha chaan teng or a fast food shop.
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fan2份fánExamples
The lunch set meal at this restaurant is a great deal.
Which set meal are you planning to order?
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Common mistake
Do not use this for general set meals at non-Japanese restaurants, as it sounds specific to the cuisine. Use 套餐 instead for a generic set meal.
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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.
