fuk6 mou6 fai3服務費服务费
Jyutpingfuk6 mou6 fai3
Yalefuhk mouh fai
Definition
Service charge; a fee charged for provided services, usually in addition to the cost of the goods.
neutralfoodmoney
How it's used
Commonly referred to as 加一 in local dining culture, which specifically denotes a 10% surcharge added to the final bill. While the formal term is used on receipts and official notices, locals almost exclusively use the shorthand 加一 when discussing whether a place adds this fee to the total.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
Does this restaurant charge a service fee?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a tip or gratuity, as service charges in Hong Kong are mandatory fees added by the establishment rather than voluntary payments left for staff.
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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.
