dou3 wui6到會到会
Jyutpingdou3 wui6
Yaledou wuih
Definition
Catering; food provided and delivered by an external supplier for a party or event.
colloquialfoodwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the service of having food prepared elsewhere and delivered to a venue for an event. It is common to use the verb 叫 before it, meaning to order or call for the service. Unlike a restaurant meal, it implies a bulk order intended for a group gathering.
Examples
Let's order catering for the company's annual dinner next week.
Which catering service was good at the party you held last time?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply ordering takeout for a few people. It specifically implies a service package for an event or party where the food is presented as a spread.
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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.
