gwong2 dung1 coi3廣東菜广东菜
Jyutpinggwong2 dung1 coi3
Yalegwóng dūng choi
Definition
Cantonese cuisine; the traditional cooking of the Cantonese people.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the culinary traditions originating from the Pearl River Delta, encompassing both refined dim sum and home style cooking. While often used interchangeably with 粵菜, the term 廣東菜 feels more grounded and accessible in daily conversation. It serves as a broad umbrella term that includes everything from street food to banquet dishes.
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caan1餐chānExamples
Shall we go eat Cantonese food tonight?
He really likes studying how to cook Cantonese cuisine.
Related words
Common phrases
to eat Cantonese food
to cook Cantonese food
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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.
