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Jyutpingfaan6 goek3
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Definition
Meal mate; a person who dines out with you.
colloquialfoodpeople
How it's used
The term implies a recurring or specific arrangement rather than just someone you happen to eat with once. It carries a casual, friendly tone often used by office workers looking for someone to join them during a lunch break. Using this word suggests a level of comfort where the primary purpose of the meeting is companionship over food.
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Are you free to be my meal mate tomorrow?
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Common phrases
to act as a meal mate
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a romantic date, as 飯腳 specifically refers to a platonic companion for a meal. It is also not used for formal business dinners where the focus is on professional networking.
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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.
