gaa1 soeng4 coi3家常菜
Jyutpinggaa1 soeng4 coi3
Yalegā sèuhng choi
Definition
Home-cooked dishes; everyday food prepared at home.
neutralfoodhome
How it's used
This term specifically evokes the comfort and simplicity of food prepared in a domestic kitchen rather than a restaurant. It often implies dishes that are nutritious, unpretentious, and part of a regular family diet. While it can refer to any cuisine, it is most frequently associated with traditional Cantonese stir-fries or steamed dishes.
Measure word
mei2味méiExamples
I'm cooking a few home-style dishes to treat friends today.
Which home-style dish do you like to eat the most?
Related words
Common phrases
a few home-style dishes
authentic home-style cooking
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the classifier 個 for dishes, but the specific measure word for food dishes is 味.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
