jam6 sik6任食
Jyutpingjam6 sik6
Yaleyahm sihk
Definition
All-you-can-eat; to eat any of the food provided with no limit.
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How it's used
Often paired with 任飲 to describe buffet style dining where both food and drinks are unlimited. It functions as a verb phrase describing the nature of the service rather than just a noun. You will frequently see it advertised on signs for hotpot or barbecue restaurants.
Examples
Where do you want to go for an all-you-can-eat meal today?
Related words
Common phrases
all-you-can-eat and drink
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Grammar guides
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