faan6 gun2飯館饭馆
Jyutpingfaan6 gun2
Yalefaahn gún
Definition
Restaurant; a place that serves food to customers to make a profit.
neutralfoodplaces
How it's used
While technically meaning restaurant, this term sounds slightly old-fashioned or literary compared to the ubiquitous 餐廳. You will hear it more often in older districts or when describing traditional, family-run eateries rather than modern cafes or chains. Using 餐廳 or 食肆 is much safer for everyday conversation.
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gaan1間gānExamples
The food at this restaurant is delicious.
Related words
Common phrases
a long-established restaurant
a neighborhood restaurant
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe modern, trendy, or Western-style establishments as it carries a nostalgic or traditional weight that might sound out of place.
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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.
